Rep. Angela Romero

Primary HB 377

In committee · Utah House · Lead sponsor

Sexual Offense Amendments

Maddy summaryHB 377 amends Utah’s sexual offense laws to clarify when consent is absent, directly affecting victims in cases involving specific circumstances. It specifies that consent is lacking if the victim expresses lack of consent, the actor uses force/surprise, threatens retaliation, the victim is unconscious/unaware, has a mental disability affecting judgment, is a minor, or is exploited by a health/religious professional under false pretenses. The bill explicitly states that silence, lack of protest, or lack of resistance does not equate to consent. These changes update the legal definition of non-consensual acts under Utah Code Section 76-5-406, effective May 2025.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies consent standards to protect victims in sexual offense cases, directly advancing victim rights and legal clarity within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

In committee Mar 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 15

Passed · Utah House · Lead sponsor

Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force Amendments

Maddy summaryHB 15 amends the structure and responsibilities of the state's Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force. It directly affects Indigenous communities, tribal governments, and law enforcement agencies working on cases involving missing or murdered Indigenous people. The bill's specific provisions (like new duties, funding mechanisms, or reporting requirements) are not detailed in the provided context. The bill is currently moving through the legislative process, having been filed in the House after Senate consideration. Without additional text describing the amendments, concrete policy changes cannot be summarized.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends task force addressing missing/murdered Indigenous cases, directly enhancing law enforcement collaboration and systemic response within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

Passed Mar 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 17

Passed · Utah House · Lead sponsor

Limitations on the Use of Polygraphs

Maddy summaryHB 17 prohibits law enforcement officers, prosecutors, courts, and government officials from requiring or using polygraph examinations (lie detector tests) on victims of sexual offenses during criminal investigations or prosecutions. The bill defines key terms like "polygraph examination" and clarifies that a victim's refusal to take such a test cannot stop an investigation, charging, or prosecution. It directly affects sexual offense victims by preventing coercive or invasive questioning during legal proceedings. The law makes no changes to funding or other legal procedures beyond this specific restriction.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits coercive polygraph use on sexual offense victims, protecting their rights during investigations, aligning with civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Passed Mar 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 114

Signed into law · Utah House · Lead sponsor

Rape Crisis and Services Center Amendments

Signed into law Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 328

Signed into law · Utah House · Lead sponsor

H.B. 328 Victims of Sexual Offenses Amendments

Signed into law Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 322

Signed into law · Utah House · Lead sponsor

Sexual Assault Investigation Amendments

Signed into law Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 162

Introduced · Utah House · Lead sponsor

Sexual Offense Amendments

Introduced Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 327

Passed · Utah House · Lead sponsor

Limitations on the Use of Polygraphs

Passed Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 480

Passed · Utah House · Lead sponsor

Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Amendments

Passed Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 223

Signed into law · Utah Senate · Co-sponsor

S.B. 223 Charitable Contribution Amendments

Signed into law Mar 23, 2023 1 co-sponsor