Property rights

SB 204: Reducing Regulation in Everyday Life

This bill establishes consistent standards for the permit application process.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 17th Feb 2021

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

HB 82: Simplifying Accessory Apartments

Homeowners in Utah should be allowed to convert a portion of their home into an accessory apartment.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 8th Jan 2021

Property Rights

Eminent Domain Abuse in the Name of Parks and Recreation

Should the government be able to take your property to build a public park? It's quite likely, there's nothing standing in their way.

Aerin Christensen
| 9th Jul 2020

Blog, Personal Freedom

What COVID-19 has taught us about short-term rental regulations

Should people be able to rent out a portion of their home on a short term basis? There's no reason to prohibit it and coming out of COVID-19, people may need to.

Aerin Christensen
| 27th May 2020

HB 261: Limiting Eminent Domain

This bill further limits the government's ability to take land and property for uses that are not absolutely necessary for the public need.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 5th Feb 2020

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