Bills / H.R. 8
H.R. 8 Resolution Admonishing and Censuring Judge Don M. Torgerson
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
What this bill does
This House resolution would formally admonish and censure Judge Don M. Torgerson, stating the House's disapproval of his comments at a child sexual exploitation sentencing and of the lack of public action afterward. It would express the Legislature's position on the judge's conduct but would not itself impose any discipline or penalty.
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Official description
- recognizes the importance of protecting children from sexual exploitation and assault and the lifelong impact of sexual exploitation on child victims and their families
- censures Judge Don M. Torgerson for his statements made during a sentencing hearing for a defendant convicted of child sexual exploitation
- expresses disappointment that the Utah State Courts provided inaccurate information about Judge Torgerson's statements
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Every vote
- 7 yes, 1 noHouse Rules Committee: Amendment Recommendation · Mar 2, 2026Who voted how
- 8 yes, 0 noHouse Rules Committee: vote to approve it · Mar 2, 2026Who voted how
- 67 yes, 3 no, 5 absentFinal House vote · Mar 3, 2026Who voted how
Hearings and debates
- Mar 2, 2026 House Rules Committee▶ WatchRead the transcript (43 turns) →
- Mar 3, 2026 House floor debate▶ WatchRead the transcript (19 turns) →