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UT HB0567

UT HB0567
Attorney General Office Amendments


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/07/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill addresses the attorney general and the Office of Attorney General.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new ethical guidelines and professional standards for the Utah Attorney General's Office by creating a new section of law that outlines specific obligations for the attorney general. The bill requires the attorney general to treat the office as a public trust, use its powers and resources to advance public interest and confidence, prevent personal or financial gain, and ensure that private or special interests do not improperly influence the office's actions. To uphold these standards, the attorney general must conduct official duties with integrity, promote policies reflecting public interests, provide transparent responses to public record requests and legislative inquiries, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest in accordance with state conflict of interest disclosure laws. The legislation aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and public trust in the Attorney General's Office by explicitly defining ethical expectations for the role. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, providing time for implementation and awareness of the new guidelines.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed (on 03/07/2025)

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