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House passes bill limiting expansion of landowner liability to counter Restatement (Third) of Torts
Summary
H.B. 347 passed 59-11 to prevent expansion of landowner liability that sponsors said would follow the American Law Institute's Restatement (Third) of Torts. Supporters argued the bill preserves property rights and recreational access; opponents said it could undermine jury-trial rights and overreach.
Representative Wilson moved and explained an amendment to H.B. 347 and told the House the bill "freezes Utah code as it is today and prevents the expansion of liability if you're a landowner," citing concerns about the American Law Institute's Restatement (Third) of Torts.
Wilson said the bill responds to an "alarming trend" in other states and aims to…
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