UT HB0260

Prohibits unlicensed, disbarred, or suspended persons from practicing law or holding themselves out as qualified to practice law in Utah

Courts must award attorney fees and costs to parties harmed by unauthorized practice, and may strike filings, issue injunctions, or refer matters for civil or criminal action

Utah State Bar may bring civil actions seeking injunctions, refund of client payments, and penalties up to $10,000; harmed clients may sue for general damages, special damages, and equitable relief

Unauthorized practice of law is a class A misdemeanor, elevated to a third degree felony if the person falsely claims to be licensed, causes client losses exceeding $1,000 or significant legal harm, or has prior convictions

Three-year statute of limitations applies to civil actions, with discovery rule for client claims; effective date is May 6, 2026