Utah House announces immigration and public safety package for the 2025 session

Utah House of Republicans · January 30, 2025

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Opening remarks and package overview

Announcement

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Representative Sam Lisenby opened the event, blamed the Biden administration for failures at the southern border, said states must act, previewed a package of public‑safety bills to support schools and local governments, and cited a Deseret News poll claiming 86% of Utahns support deporting undocumented people who commit crimes. He invited colleagues and Commissioner Jess Anderson to speak and turned the floor over to Representative Perucci.

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Utah House Republican leaders held a press event to outline a package of public‑safety bills they say respond to immigration‑related strains, proposing changes ranging from tougher misdemeanor penalties to stronger anti‑squatting measures and enhanced fentanyl trafficking punishments.

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