Disorderly Conduct Amendments
HB 80 creates a new criminal offense called "aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway" for intentionally obstructing traffic on roads with a 40+ mph speed limit or at least two lanes in one direction, after refusing a law enforcement officer's order to move. This specifically affects individuals who block traffic in high-traffic areas, not general public disturbances. Violations are classified as a class B misdemeanor (or class A if the person was previously convicted of the same offense within a year). The bill takes effect on May 7, 2025, and does not appropriate funds.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Signed Mar 25, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill amends Utah's disorderly conduct laws by creating a new criminal offense called 'aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway.' The amendment adds specific conditions that elevate certain obstructive behaviors to a more serious crime, particularly when traffic is blocked on roads with speed limits of 40 mph or higher and involves multiple lanes. It also clarifies sentencing guidelines, making repeat offenses within one year a class A misdemeanor instead of a third-degree felony in some cases.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of disorderly conduct by adding a new aggravated offense specifically targeting obstruction of traffic on major roads (40+ mph speed limits, two or more lanes), and modifies penalty classifications for repeat offenders.
SCOPE
Created a new criminal offense called 'aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway' for intentionally obstructing traffic on roads with speed limits of 40 mph or more that have at least two lanes in the same direction.
ENFORCEMENT
Added requirement that the actor must refuse to comply with a law enforcement officer's lawful order to move from the street or highway for the offense to be committed.
REQUIREMENT
Changed penalty for repeat offenders within one year from a third-degree felony to a class A misdemeanor, reducing the severity for those with prior convictions of the same offense.
TIMELINE
Set the effective date of the bill as May 7, 2025.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
42
Key actions
9
Committee
5
Amendments
4
Mar 25, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Mar 12, 2025
Legislature · Passed
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
legislature
Mar 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
lower
Mar 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
upper
Mar 8, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ to House with amendments
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ comm rpt/ amended
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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