S.B. 109
Signed into LawAlienation of Affection Amendments
SB0109S01 (Substitute)
Alienation of Affection Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 22
Senate 2nd Reading
Jan 26
Senate 3rd Reading
Jan 27
House Rules
Jan 28
House Committee
Feb 23
House Floor Vote
Feb 26
Governor Signed
Mar 23
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses the right of action for alienation of affections.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- abolishes the right of action for alienation of affections.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah currently allows a person to sue a third party for "alienation of affections" — a legal claim that someone outside a marriage intentionally interfered with the relationship and caused its breakdown. This bill eliminates that right to sue entirely, effective May 5, 2027. Anyone whose marriage ends due to a third party's involvement will no longer be able to seek damages in court under this legal theory.
S.B. 109
Signed into LawAlienation of Affection Amendments
Current version: SB0109S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 22
Senate 2nd Reading
Jan 26
Senate 3rd Reading
Jan 27
House Rules
Jan 28
House Committee
Feb 23
House Floor Vote
Feb 26
Governor Signed
Mar 23
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 22
Senate 2nd ReadingJan 26
Senate 3rd ReadingJan 27
House RulesJan 28
House CommitteeFeb 23
House Floor VoteFeb 26
Governor SignedMar 23
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses the right of action for alienation of affections.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- abolishes the right of action for alienation of affections.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah currently allows a person to sue a third party for "alienation of affections" — a legal claim that someone outside a marriage intentionally interfered with the relationship and caused its breakdown. This bill eliminates that right to sue entirely, effective May 5, 2027. Anyone whose marriage ends due to a third party's involvement will no longer be able to seek damages in court under this legal theory.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Original
Subjects
Action History42
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, 9:44 PM