Legislator defends change to Utah's stalking code opposed by victim advocates

by Hayley Crombleholme, KUTV

Fri, January 29th 2021, 2:20 AM UTC

A bill proposing changes to Utah’s stalking code was supported by the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, but victim advocates argue the change would make it harder for victims to get protection. (KUTV){p}{/p}

House Bill 21, submitted by Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, would change Utah's criminal code for stalking to require that acts used as proof of stalking “evidence a continuity of purpose." (KUTV)

Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, says she heard from a constituent who said they were wrongfully accused of stalking under the current code, which inspired her to change the code. (KUTV){p}{/p}

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A bill proposing changes to Utah’s stalking code was supported by the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, but victim advocates argue the change would make it harder for victims to get protection. (KUTV)

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