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House adopts stalking amendments and honors Michelle Riley; companion cleanup bill also passes
Summary
The House amended the short title of HB34 to include the Riley name after members recounted a family stalking tragedy, passed HB34 (63-2), and passed HB203 as a statutory cleanup measure (70-0).
The Utah House amended and passed legislation expanding civil protections for stalking victims and advanced a related cleanup bill.
Representative Sherwood moved to insert the name "Riley" into the short title of House Bill 34 to honor Michelle Riley, a stalking victim whose family-related tragedy was recounted on the floor. Members debated the procedural question of whether the title change required rereading; the body voted to adopt the amendment and then, under suspension of rules, read the bill for first, second and third readings.
Representative Sherwood described HB34 as providing a process for non-cohabitants to obtain injunctions against stalkers "similar to protective orders that are afforded to cohabitants," including provisions for response, length, and renewal of injunctions. After brief discussion and waived summation, the House passed HB34 by a recorded tally of 63 yes and 2 no; the bill was referred to the Senate.
Representative Shurtleff presented House Bill 203 as a cleanup measure contingent on HB34; the House passed HB203 70 yes and 0 no and referred it to the Senate.
Representative Sherwood asked Michelle Riley, present in the gallery, to stand; members applauded. The bills now proceed to the Senate for further action.
