Alienation of Affection Amendments

SB 109 abolishes Utah's legal right to sue for "alienation of affections," which previously allowed individuals to file lawsuits against third parties accused of causing marital breakdown. The bill explicitly states in Utah Code § 78B-3-1302 that "there is no right of action for alienation of affections," directly affecting anyone who might have pursued such claims under prior law. This change removes a specific cause of action from Utah civil law, taking effect on May 5, 2027, with no financial impact noted. The policy change is a straightforward removal of an outdated legal remedy.