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This bill amends the existing law regarding repeal dates for certain sections of Utah Code Titles 78A and 78B, specifically extending the sunset date for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2036. The bill maintains the existing repeal dates for other specific sections, such as the provisions about transferring criminal domestic violence cases from justice court to district court (which remains repealed on July 1, 2029), the section on arbitration agreements, and the limitation on employer liability for employees convicted of offenses. Additionally, the bill specifies that it will take effect on May 6, 2026. The primary purpose of this amendment appears to be providing a ten-year extension for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, which likely allows more time for the continued implementation and evaluation of alternative methods for resolving legal conflicts outside of traditional court proceedings.

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