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Prosecutors say ‘aggravated bigamy’ law unlikely to spur polygamy investigations in Utah

‘Aggravated bigamy’ • Additional investigations appear unlikely unless there are other offenses, such as sexual abuse or human trafficking.

Steve Griffin / The Salt Lake Tribune Rep. Mike Noel, R-Kanab, left, sponsor of HB99, and Parker Douglas, Chief Federal Deputy & General Counsel, for the Utah Attorney General's Office, answer questions during presentation of HB99 that clarifies polygamy is a felony in Utah, to members of the House Judiciary Standing Committee in the House Building Room 20 on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City Wednesday February 1, 2017.