Text of UT HB 304 (2006)

Voiding Transactions Against Public Policy

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LEGISLATIVE GENERAL COUNSEL 6 Approved for Filing: C.R. Parker 6 6 01-20-06 11:14 AM 6 H.B. 304 *HB0304* 1 VOIDING TRANSACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC 2 POLICY 3 2006 GENERAL SESSION 4 STATE OF UTAH 5 Chief Sponsor: LaVar Christensen 6 Senate Sponsor: Mark B. Madsen 7 8 LONG TITLE 9 General Description: 10 This bill prevents enforcement of an agreement with an illegal purpose. 11 Highlighted Provisions: 12 This bill: 13 < prevents a person from enforcing an agreement the purpose of which is illegal or 14 against public policy. 15 Monies Appropriated in this Bill: 16 None 17 Other Special Clauses: 18 None 19 Utah Code Sections Affected: 20 ENACTS: 21 13-8-6, Utah Code Annotated 1953 22 23 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah: 24 Section 1. Section 13-8-6 is enacted to read: 25 13-8-6. Void and unenforceable agreements. 26 An arrangement, agreement, or transaction that is unlawful or violates public policy is 27 void and unenforceable. H.B. 304 01-20-06 11:14 AM Legislative Review Note as of 1-20-06 10:05 AM Based on a limited legal review, this legislation has not been determined to have a high probability of being held unconstitutional. Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel - 2 -