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House moves to restore criminal prohibition on sex with animals; sponsor stresses narrow scope and agricultural exceptions
Summary
Substitute House Bill 54 was debated and amended to clarify the criminal offense targets sexual acts for the actor’s gratification and to exclude agricultural activities and acts on dead animals; the measure was advanced and later passed on the floor after amendments and agreement with stakeholders including the Humane Society and Farm Bureau.
The Utah House debated Substitute House Bill 54, a measure restoring and clarifying criminal prohibitions related to sexual acts with animals. The sponsor emphasized the bill targets conduct intended for the actor’s sexual gratification and is not meant to criminalize standard agricultural practices or actions involving dead animals.
Sponsor Representative McNally said the bill "doesn't say the gratification of the animal" and that…
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