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House circles HB 91 after extended debate on prejudgment interest rate

Utah House of Representatives · February 24, 2016
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Summary

Lawmakers debated HB 91, a bill to clarify prejudgment interest language and replace a 10% fixed rate with a variable market rate capped between 5% and 10%; members raised concerns about effects on litigation incentives and the bill was circled for amendment and later consideration.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House on Feb. 24 debated House Bill 91, which would clarify statutory language governing prejudgment interest and change the default rate from a fixed 10% to a variable, market‑based rate subject to a 5%–10% floor and ceiling. Sponsors said the change modernizes an interest rate last set in 1982; critics warned it may…

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