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‘Piglet Bill’ clears Utah Senate despite concerns about precedent and prosecutorial response
Summary
Senators debated House Bill 114, nicknamed the 'Piglet Bill,' which narrows an apparent loophole that allowed trespass-based removal of livestock. Sponsor Sen. Vickers said the change protects property owners; opponents warned it may set a dangerous precedent. The bill passed on a roll call.
House Bill 114 — labeled during debate as the "Piglet Bill" — passed the Utah Senate on Feb. 28, 2023, after a short floor debate that highlighted competing concerns about property rights and setting legal precedent.
Sponsor Senator Vickers told colleagues that the measure is narrowly drawn to close a loophole exposed by a court case. "It simply means that the case opened up a loophole in our law... this bill would make it so it is not…
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