Utah State Bar Statement on HB 540: Bill Risks Fairness, Judicial Integrity & Sensitive Court Proceedings
February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 14 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release:
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Utah State Bar Statement on HB 540: Bill Risks Fairness, Judicial Integrity & Sensitive Court Proceedings
The advancement of HB 540 - Judicial Transparency, Information Access, and Transition Amendments from the House Judiciary Committee raises serious concerns about judicial independence and the separation of powers. While transparency and ethical safeguards ar . . .
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Utah State Bar Statement on HB 540: Bill Risks Fairness, Judicial Integrity & Sensitive Court Proceedings
The advancement of HB 540 - Judicial Transparency, Information Access, and Transition Amendments from the House Judiciary Committee raises serious concerns about judicial independence and the separation of powers. While transparency and ethical safeguards ar . . .