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House approves measures to tighten laws on enticement and coordinate sex-offender registries
Summary
The House passed HB 197 on Feb. 3 with a 74–0 vote. The bill expands the definition of enticement, adds factors for judges considering registry periods for offenders aged 18–21, and requires out-of-state registrants to coordinate with Utah authorities.
SALT LAKE CITY — House Bill 197, titled “Criminal Conduct Amendments,” passed the Utah House on Feb. 3 by a 74–0 vote. Sponsors said the bill closes statutory gaps related to enticement of minors and strengthens coordination and court oversight related to the sex-offender registry.
Representative DeFe, the bill sponsor, told the House the bill closes a loophole so that individuals who contact a parent to entice a minor for sexual abuse materials or exploitation can be charged under enticement…
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