Jessica Miller | Salt Lake Tribune
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The Colorado woman is suing the Utah ranch for “troubled teens,” and is being represented by Gloria Allred.
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This bill would be the first time Utah legislators passed new rules for residential treatment centers in 15 years.
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A Utah Senate committee passed a bill that would provide more oversight for the nearly 100 “troubled-teen” centers in Utah.
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Chemically restraining children is not allowed in a number of states — but it is permitted in Utah, where the so-called “troubled-teen” industry has thrived under light regulations. A bill sponsored by State Sen. Mike McKell could bring significant oversight to the industry, and would ban the use of chemical restraints unless a facility is given special permission.