UT HB0221

Creates a new criminal offense of "aiding or encouraging suicide" as a second degree felony with a mandatory minimum fine of $10,000, covering both physically aiding suicide and repeatedly encouraging someone to die by suicide on four or more occasions

Separates sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion into two distinct criminal offenses, with sexual extortion remaining a third degree felony (mandatory $5,000 fine) and aggravated sexual extortion elevated to first or second degree felony depending on circumstances (mandatory $10,000-$20,000 fines)

Adds both sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion to the list of offenses eligible to be classified as domestic violence offenses

Expands sexual extortion elements to include coercive conduct such as declining to delete intimate images after a victim's request, or declining to remove such images from social media platforms

Effective date: May 6, 2026