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Assault Modifications
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 13
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 17
House Rules
Feb 17
House Committee
Feb 23
House Floor Vote
Feb 25
Governor Signed
Mar 23
This bill amends the offenses of assault and aggravated assault to address the use of a chokehold.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah's assault and aggravated assault laws currently treat chokeholds — defined as using an arm to encircle another person's neck in a viselike grip — as potential criminal acts. This bill carves out an explicit exemption: using a chokehold is not considered assault or aggravated assault when both people involved are training for or participating in a sport or practice where chokeholds are a recognized part of the activity, such as martial arts, wrestling, or mixed martial arts.
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 13
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 17
House Rules
Feb 17
House Committee
Feb 23
House Floor Vote
Feb 25
Governor Signed
Mar 23
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 27
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 13
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 17
House RulesFeb 17
House CommitteeFeb 23
House Floor VoteFeb 25
Governor SignedMar 23
This bill amends the offenses of assault and aggravated assault to address the use of a chokehold.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah's assault and aggravated assault laws currently treat chokeholds — defined as using an arm to encircle another person's neck in a viselike grip — as potential criminal acts. This bill carves out an explicit exemption: using a chokehold is not considered assault or aggravated assault when both people involved are training for or participating in a sport or practice where chokeholds are a recognized part of the activity, such as martial arts, wrestling, or mixed martial arts.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:43 PM
