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House rejects statewide licensing for private investigators after heated debate
Summary
The House on Feb. 17 rejected First Substitute House Bill 155 (licensing of private investigators) by a recorded vote of 29-40 after sponsors argued licensing would protect consumers while opponents said the measure was overbroad and would sweep in paralegals and routine adjusters.
The Utah House voted down First Substitute House Bill 155 on Feb. 17 after extended debate over the scope and effects of a statewide licensing regime for private investigators. The tally on the floor was 29 yes and 40 no, resulting in the substitute’s defeat.
Sponsor Representative Oskarsson argued the substitute would create a statewide standard for private investigators—requiring 1,000 hours of…
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