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Effective July 1, all police agencies in Utah will be required to conduct what are known as "lethality assessments."

Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson held a bill signing ceremony on Tuesday, calling attention to a series of new laws combating

Governor Spencer Cox has signed a major piece of legislation on domestic violence into law. The governor signed Senate Bill 117

Senate Bill 117, a bill revolving around domestic violence, has passed the Utah State Legislature.

A major piece of legislation on domestic violence victim services has passed the Utah State Legislature. Senate Bill 117, sponsored by Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross

The issue of domestic violence captured the attention of those at the Utah State Capitol on Tuesday.

The Utah Senate has approved a bill in the hopes of addressing domestic violence in the state. Among those in support of it are the parents of Gabby Petito.

Gabby Petitos parents joined Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson at the state Capitol to advocate for SB117, which would require police to conduct lethality assessments.

Gabby Petitos parents joined Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson at the state Capitol to advocate for SB117, which would require police to conduct lethality assessments.

The families of two high-profile murder victims were in the Utah State Senate to push for passage of a major domestic violence prevention bill that they believe could save lives.