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HB 307

Attorney Fees Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Brady Brammer and 1 co-sponsor

HB 307 modifies Utah attorney fee award provisions, advancing through Senate with favorable committee recommendation affecting civil litigation cost allocation.

Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]
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Bill Summary · HB 307

Legislative bill overview

HB 307 amends Utah's attorney fees statutes, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative action record provided. Based on the bill's title and committee routing through judiciary channels, it likely modifies how attorney fees are awarded, calculated, or recovered in civil litigation or specific statutory contexts. The bill has progressed through the House and received a favorable recommendation from the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Why is this important

Attorney fees provisions directly affect litigation costs for individuals and businesses, influencing access to justice and dispute resolution expenses. Changes to fee-shifting rules or fee award mechanisms can impact settlement incentives, litigation strategy, and the practical ability of parties to pursue or defend claims. These modifications affect both civil plaintiffs/defendants and potentially parties in administrative or statutory proceedings.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of fee-shifting: Whether the bill expands or restricts when prevailing parties can recover attorney fees, affecting litigation risk and settlement dynamics
  • Calculation methodology: Changes to how fees are determined (hourly rates, percentage-based, statutory caps) could benefit certain party types over others
  • Applicability to specific claims: Whether amendments apply broadly across civil suits or target particular statutory causes of action, potentially creating disparate impacts across litigation types

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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