Child Abuse Homicide Corrections

Summary

The bill amends Utah’s child abuse homicide law to delete the mistaken inclusion of the child‑torture offense, which is already covered under the murder statutes. It clarifies felony levels for deaths caused by reckless or negligent child abuse and sets the amendment to become effective on May 6 2026. The change is technical but aligns the statutes with existing law.

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