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UT HB0138
Bill
Status
Failed
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Shepherd
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AI Summary
- Allows prosecution for child abuse homicide when a child under 18 dies by suicide that is a direct or proximate result of child abuse or child torture
- Corrects a technical error in the penalty subsection of Utah Code Section 76-5-208 regarding which circumstances constitute first versus second degree felonies
- Child abuse homicide based on child torture or reckless abuse remains a first degree felony; abuse with criminal negligence or other intentional/knowing/reckless abuse remains a second degree felony
- Includes a coordination clause to merge changes with S.B. 32 (Child Abuse Homicide Corrections) if both bills pass
- Takes effect May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
Child Abuse Homicide Amendments
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Last Action
House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/26/2026
Rules2/23/2026
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice2/10/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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