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Polygamists may not face jail time under Utah bill

• https://www.fox5ny.com by AP

Now, a state lawmaker says it's time to remove the threat of jail time for otherwise law-abiding polygamists.

"The law is a failure. It hasn't stopped polygamy at all and it's actually enabled abuse to occur and remain unchecked," said Sen. Deidre Henderson, a Republican. Her proposal to make bigamy an infraction rather than a felony has gathered significant support. It was unanimously approved by a legislative panel Monday, despite resistance from former members of polygamous groups who said it could embolden abusers.


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