Signed into LawFiled Sep 2, 2025
Sponsor: Brady Brammer (R)
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Governor Signed
Mar 23, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a definition of “chokehold” to Utah’s assault statutes and says a chokehold is not an assault or aggravated assault when it occurs as part of approved training or competition (e.g., martial arts, wrestling, MMA). It also sets misdemeanor and felony penalties for illegal chokeholds, with harsher felonies for serious injury or when a law‑enforcement officer is targeted. The measure took effect on May 6, 2026 after being signed by the governor.
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