Bill

HB 87

Animal Crime Victim Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Verona Mauga and 1 co-sponsor

Utah bill grants animals formal "crime victim" status in criminal proceedings, potentially expanding protections and restitution in animal abuse cases.

Governor Signed

#abuse #neglect #ordependency #animalhealth #animals #courts #crimes #lawenforcementandcriminaljustice #peaceofficers

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Versions

Introduced le.utah.gov

Substitute #1 le.utah.gov Comparison to Original Bill Comparison to Original Bill

Substitute #2 le.utah.gov

Amended 2/19/2026 11:02:615 le.utah.gov

Amended Excerpts 2/19/2026 11:02:615 le.utah.gov Comparison to Sub #1

Senate Amendment 1 le.utah.gov

Enrolled le.utah.gov

House Amendment 1 le.utah.gov

Introduced le.utah.gov

Bill text & amendments

Senate Transmittal Letter 2 House Transmittal Letter 2 Senate Committee Report Fiscal Note Senate Transmittal Letter 1 Fiscal Note House Transmittal Letter 1 House Committee Report

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