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House rejects bill tightening release of accident reports after privacy and access debate
Utah House of Representatives · February 20, 1998
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Summary
HB163, intended to limit disclosure of accident-report details while allowing media access for public-safety data, failed in the House. Sponsors said the measure would protect victims from harassment; opponents argued it privileged media access and curtailed public access.
The House voted down House Bill 163, a proposal aimed at limiting public access to certain personal details in accident reports while allowing media access for public-safety reporting.
Representative Dave Hogue presented the amendment to allow insurers and the press to access certain…
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