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House approves bill repealing court-enjoined portions of last year’s licensing law after heated debate
Summary
The House passed HB 5 60 to repeal portions of last year’s HB 467 that are currently enjoined by the courts, a move supporters said would simplify litigation questions and opponents said risks interfering with judicial proceedings; the bill passed 59–10.
The Utah House on Feb. 20 passed HB 5 60, titled "licensing modifications," to repeal portions of last year’s HB 467 that are currently enjoined by court order. Sponsor Representative Lisonbee said the measure preserves hospital- and clinic-related language while removing provisions the courts have blocked, and that the change is intended to simplify ongoing litigation. "Those portions are currently enjoined by the courts," Lisonbee said during floor debate, adding that the measure would remove the enjoined language from code to clarify the question before the courts.
The vote followed a sharp exchange on…
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