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House approves substitute to define practice of law after extended debate
Summary
Following hours of debate and a failed motion to circle for further study, the House approved a substitute to House Bill 349 defining the practice of law and extending the unauthorized-practice provision; the substitute passed 57-15.
The Utah House on Feb. 25 adopted a substitute for House Bill 349, a contentious measure that seeks to define the scope of the practice of law and extend criminal prohibitions on unauthorized practice for an additional year while the new definition is phased in. The substitute passed the House by a recorded vote of 57 yes to 15 no and will be referred to the Senate.
Sponsor Representative Stephen Urquhart said the measure is intended to expand access to legal services and clarify what activities…
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