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Committee advances measure to recognize Canadian protection orders in Utah courts
2215366 · February 3, 2025
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Summary
HB 159, a Uniform Law Commission model to recognize Canadian protection orders, received a unanimous favorable recommendation and was placed on the consent calendar after testimony from legal aid and victim‑services advocates.
The House Judiciary Committee favorably recommended HB 159, a bill to provide reciprocity between Utah protection orders and similar orders issued in Canada.
Representative Tuscher (presenting for Representative McPherson) told the committee the legislation implements a Uniform Law Commission model and mirrors existing…
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