Utah lawmakers shut down housing bill meant to give Utahns an edge over corporate home buyers • Utah News Dispatch

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Utah lawmakers shut down housing bill meant to give Utahns an edge over corporate home buyers • Utah News Dispatch

A home for sale in Salt Lake City is pictured on Monday, July 22, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)A bill meant to give everyday Utahns a slight edge over corporate buyers didn’t survive its first legislative hurdle after lawmakers expressed concerns about restricting the housing market and potentially causing home sellers to face fair housing lawsuits.  The House Political Subdivisions Committee on Tuesday voted 5-2 to hold …