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Utah Senate adopts conference changes to HB2, approving intensive early-release parole program
Summary
The Utah Senate adopted a conference committee report and then passed House Bill 2 on final passage, creating an intensive early-release parole program with added treatment and supervision requirements; final Senate vote was 23–4. Supporters said screening and mandated treatment would protect public safety; opponents urged more funding for treatment and raised victims'afety concerns.
The Utah Senate adopted a conference committee report and then passed House Bill 2, an intensive early-release parole program, in a 23'to—4 final vote on Feb. 15, 1993. Sponsors said the bill narrows eligibility to carefully screened, lower-risk third-degree felony prisoners and conditions release on outpatient mental-health counseling and supervision.
Supporters, led on the floor by Senator Haven Barlow, said the amendments clarify legislative intent and add treatment requirements that will reduce recidivism while freeing prison capacity for more serious offenders. ‘‘If they do…
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