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House clarifies felony-murder liability, adds methamphetamine production to predicate offenses
Summary
House Bill 270 passed unanimously, clarifying that participants in felonies that result in death can be charged under the felony-murder statute and adding methamphetamine production to the list of predicate felonies. Sponsor Representative Swallow said prosecutors and the Attorney General support the change.
The Utah House unanimously passed House Bill 270 on Feb. 15 to clarify who may be charged under the felony-murder statute and to add participation in methamphetamine production as a predicate offense.
Representative Swallow, the bill’s sponsor, told members that the measure codifies an existing interpretation and…
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