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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill addresses the right of action for alienation of affections.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Alienation of Affections Amendments," aims to abolish the legal right to sue someone for "alienation of affections," which is a claim where a person sues another for intentionally causing their spouse to become indifferent or hostile towards them. Specifically, the bill enacts new sections into Utah law, with Section 1 reserving definitions for a part of the law related to abolished rights of action, and Section 2 explicitly stating that there is no longer a right of action for alienation of affections. This change will take effect on May 5, 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0109.html |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/SB0109.pdf |
| House Committee Report SB0109 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0109H01.pdf |
| Senate Committee Report SB0109 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0109S02.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0109S01 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0109S01.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0109S01.pdf |
| Comparison to Original Bill | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0109%20To%20SB0109S01.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0109 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0109.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0109.pdf |
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