Property rights

2022 Bills

Not Every Bill Passes in Utah, And That’s Good

In the end, we do more than just encourage legislators to pass a variety of good policies. Libertas Institute also serves as a watchdog for legislation that will negatively impact the rights and lives of Utahns

Michael Melendez
| 6th Apr 2022

2022 Bills

HB 372 & HB 407: Weakening Free Speech and Property Rights for Short-term Rentals

These bills weaken free speech protections and property rights for short-term rentals.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 22nd Feb 2022

2022 Bills

HB 60: Ban on “Immunity Passports” for Private Businesses

This bill would prohibit private business owners from requiring their employees or customers to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 26th Jan 2022

Justice and Due Process

Asset Forfeiture Reform Is Great. More Is Better.

There’s still a lot of work to be done to fully protect an individual's private property from being taken by law enforcement.

Molly Davis
| 17th Jun 2021

2021 Bills

SB 204: Reducing Regulation in Everyday Life

This bill establishes consistent standards for the permit application process.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 17th Feb 2021

2021 Bills

SB 98: Changes to Civil Asset Forfeiture

This bill makes several changes to civil asset forfeiture law following months of negotiation with law enforcement agencies.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 14th Jan 2021

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