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UT HB0074

Foreign Judgment Amendments


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
01/29/2025
Passed
03/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill modifies provisions in the Utah Foreign Judgment Act.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Utah Foreign Judgment Act by clarifying how foreign judgments are handled in Utah courts. Specifically, the bill updates the definition of a "foreign judgment" as any judgment from a U.S. court or another court whose judgments are entitled to full faith and credit in Utah. The bill adds a new provision that, starting May 7, 2025, foreign judgments filed in Utah district courts will bear interest at the rate established under Section 15-1-4 as of the date the judgment is domesticated, unless another law or contract specifies a different rate. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow foreign judgments to be filed with a district court clerk and to be treated with the same legal effect as a Utah district court judgment, including being subject to the same procedures, defenses, enforcement mechanisms, and potential for reopening or vacating. The effective date for these changes is set for May 7, 2025.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/25/2025)

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