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Senate repeals an obsolete 'blacklisting' felony from code after debate over civil vs. criminal remedies
Summary
Lawmakers voted to repeal criminal code sections on 'blacklisting' (preventing a former employee from getting work in the same field), with sponsors arguing the provision is outdated and unenforceable and opponents warning it removes a criminal remedy; the Senate approved the repeal with significant floor debate.
The Utah Senate passed SB 142, which repeals an older criminal prohibition commonly referred to as the 'blacklisting' provision. Sponsor Senator Thatcher argued the statute is archaic, difficult to enforce and that matters causing financial harm are better addressed under civil law. Thatcher said he found no charging history under the statute…
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