Utah SB0032 corrects the child abuse homicide statute by removing the offense of child torture and adjusts penalties.

Utah SB0032 amends the child abuse homicide statute by removing the offense of child torture, which is already included in the offense of murder. The bill also adjusts the penalties for child abuse homicide, classifying it as a first degree felony if the child abuse is done recklessly and a second degree felony if done intentionally, knowingly, or with criminal negligence. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, unless approved by two-thirds of all members elected to each house.

Utah SB0032 corrects the child abuse homicide statute by removing the offense of child torture and adjusts penalties.

Utah SB0032 amends the child abuse homicide statute by removing the offense of child torture, which is already included in the offense of murder. The bill also adjusts the penalties for child abuse homicide, classifying it as a first degree felony if the child abuse is done recklessly and a second degree felony if done intentionally, knowingly, or with criminal negligence. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, unless approved by two-thirds of all members elected to each house.