The state of Utah recently passed a few new laws that everyone should know about. By staying up to date on the laws in the state, people can make sure that they don’t violate any laws without knowing about the changes. Take a look at some of the new Utah laws in 2019.
Laws on Abortion
Utah recently passed a set of new laws on abortion. One of these sought to ban abortion on those babies that have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21) in the womb. Another Utah law would ban almost all abortions after 18 weeks of gestation. The latter of these two bills is likely going to face a challenge from constitutional law groups across the region. Both of these bills are headed to the governor’s office for a signature.
More Funding for the Airport
Another piece of legislation that was recently passed was for an expansion of the Provo Airport. It is no secret that the region has seen a lot of growth in recent years. The airport needed some expansion to handle the increased traffic. The legislature approved about $9 million for the project. This should expand the small airport from its current single gate to four gates in total, leading to new departures and arrivals.
Increased Visibility at Brigham-Young University
Another law that recently passed has to do with BYU. There has been a lot of attention paid to the lack of visibility with BYU. Now, this law will make the university a part of public record laws, just as any other public department in Utah. Even though BYU had argued it was a private institution and that their police force was exempt from certain requirements, the government disagreed. This bill now needs a signature from the governor.
New Utah Laws on Tobacco
There have been a lot of people who believe that the legal age to purchase tobacco should mirror that of alcohol. The government feels that same way. The government passed a bill raising the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21 years. This bill also heads to the governor for a signature.
Laws on Hate Crimes
A bill that passed has led to enhanced penalties for crimes that were committed based on someone’s sexual orientation, race, religion, or political expression. The hope is that this will deter crimes committed in a discriminatory manner.
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These are a few of the Utah laws to know as they do change from year to year. People need to make sure they know what are Utah alcohol laws as well as Utah laws on marriage. At Bad Boys Bail Bonds, We know that life can be unpredictable at times which is why we are here to help everyone in the state of Utah with bail and bail bonds. We are family-owned and operated and while we hope that you don't need our services, we are here to help those in need. We believe that everyone is innocent until proven guilty and we will treat everyone in that same, professional manner. We are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year so that we can assist everyone in their bail bonding needs. If you need us, please call us today.
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