2020 Bills
HB 202: Decriminalizing Local Ordinances
This bill stops the criminalization of ordinance violations that aren't harming anyone.
Op-Eds
Local governments should rethink criminal ordinances
Local governments across Utah often rely on a Class B misdemeanor for nuisance penaltys—even when no actual harm is done.
2019 Bills
SB 107: Keeping the Peace Without Restricting Rights
This bill restricts government from charging individuals for onerous property violations that don't actually bother neighbors.
Op-Eds
Animal Ownership Causing Some Pet Peeves
By focusing on nuisance and safety, those with their own private property can be afforded the chance to enjoy their animals, so long as proper guidelines regarding placement and fencing are followed.