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Committee hears SB 105 on transferred-harm liability and justification hearings; sponsors seek working changes
Summary
SB 105, aiming to clarify criminal charges when a third party is injured during claimed use of force, drew support from the Salt Lake County DA's office and criticism from shooting-sports and defense groups over removal of 'justification hearings.' No final vote was taken; sponsor said she will work with stakeholders.
SB 105, introduced by the sponsor during the same committee meeting, would clarify how prosecutors and courts handle cases in which a person acting in self-defense or defense-of-others injures an uninvolved third party. The sponsor said the proposal seeks to close a statutory silence exposed by a recent rally-related shooting and to provide clearer charges and faster process for affected parties.
Supporters: Brett Robinson, chief policy adviser for the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, told the committee the office supports the bill because it provides statutory clarity for cases where collateral injuries occur…
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