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UT HB0133
Bill
Status
Failed
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Kohler
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AI Summary
- Defendants who use deadly force resulting in death must report (or have someone report) the incident to 911 or law enforcement within 24 hours to be eligible for a pretrial justification hearing
- Reporting the use of force within 24 hours automatically grants the defendant a prima facie claim of justification at the pretrial hearing, shifting the burden to the state to prove by clear and convincing evidence the force was not justified
- Pretrial justification hearings remain unavailable for cases involving force against law enforcement officers acting in their official duties, infractions, class B or C misdemeanors, and domestic violence offenses
- If the state fails to meet its burden at the pretrial hearing, the court must dismiss the charge with prejudice; the state may appeal such dismissals
- Effective date: May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
Use of Force Reporting Requirements
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Last Action
House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice2/4/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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