S.J.Res.006

Joint Resolution Amending Court Rules

Final Passage·3/12/26

Utah SJR006 amends court rules to allow separate trials for liability and damages in medical malpractice cases and to allow consolidation of related.

Utah SJR006 amends Rule 42 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to allow separate trials for liability and damages in medical malpractice cases. The court may order a separate trial for liability and another for damages if a party moves for it. The resolution also allows for the consolidation of related actions involving common questions of law or fact. The court may order consolidation to avoid unnecessary costs or delay. The resolution makes technical and conforming changes to the rules.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 64–1 · Mar 12
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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3 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 PM

House Rules Hearing

Feb 9

3:40 PM

Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Hearing

History

Mar 13

Senate

Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Senate Secretary

Mar 13

Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Mar 12

Senate

Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate in Senate Secretary