HB348: Widespread Criminal Justice Reform in Utah
This bill passed the House 72-3 and passed the Senate unanimously. It was subsequently signed into law by Governor Herbert. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Following town hall meetings, research, and significant...
SB204: Making More Explicit a Parent’s Right to Opt a Child out of Testing
This bill passed the Senate 18-6 and passed the House 54-19. It was subsequently signed into law by Governor Herbert. Libertas Institute supports this bill. As revealed in our recent interview with a Utah mother, schools...
A Tale of Economic Protectionism, Car Dealerships, and the Utah Legislature
Several legislators are attempting to push back against protectionist laws that favor the car dealership industry. And the car dealerships are, unsurprisingly, pushing back. Under current law, a new car dealership cannot be...
HB260: Constitutional Carry in Utah
This bill was not considered by the legislature. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Utah law prohibits a person from having a concealed firearm, imposing a class B misdemeanor as the penalty. Anybody who obtains a concealed...
HB235: Reducing the Burden of Occupational Licensure
This bill passed out of committee but was not considered by the House of Representatives. Libertas Institute supports this bill. We believe in the right of an individual to engage in an occupation free from government restriction...
HB224: Deregulating Beekeeping in Utah
This bill was not considered by the legislature. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Currently, Utah law prohibits beekeeping unless the individual first registers with, and pays, the state government. This mandate has led...