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Senate approves bill clarifying assault and threat protections for child welfare workers
Summary
Senate Bill 68, which clarifies when threats or assaults against child welfare workers and their families can be prosecuted, passed the Utah Senate unanimously and will be sent to the House.
The Utah State Senate passed Senate Bill 68 on Jan. 29, 2025, clarifying criminal liability for assaults or threats against child welfare workers and their families while the worker is performing duties or at other times.
Senator Vickers, sponsor of the bill, told the Senate the measure clarifies prosecutors’ authority to pursue charges when child welfare workers or their family members are threatened or assaulted in connection with the workers’ official duties. “The challenge…
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