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Mother JonesApr 7, 2026Local News

New Utah Law Shields Fossil Fuel Firms From Liability for Climate Chaos

Representative Harriet Hageman is currently working on federal legislation to implement a climate liability shield for the energy industry.

New Utah Law Shields Fossil Fuel Firms From Liability for Climate Chaos
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Utah has enacted HB 222, a law that significantly restricts the ability of residents to sue fossil fuel companies for climate-related damages. This marks the first of several planned state and federal liability shields designed to protect the energy industry from environmental litigation.

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