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House restores private-attorney-general doctrine for suits against government
Utah House of Representatives · February 24, 2017
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Summary
Lawmakers approved HB 79 to reinstate the private-attorney-general doctrine for government-related suits, arguing it preserves citizens' ability to seek accountability; supporters cited past failures of local enforcement and constitutional separation-of-powers questions. Vote: 66–0.
The House on Feb. 24 passed House Bill 79 to restore the private-attorney-general doctrine in actions against government entities, arguing that the doctrine enables citizens to pursue enforcement when government bodies fail to protect legal rights. The bill passed 66–0 and will be sent…
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