1. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits receiving or soliciting a bribe as a witness if the actor:

   1. (a) believes that an official proceeding or investigation is pending or about to be instituted; and

   2. (b) solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept a benefit in consideration of the actor:

      1. (i) testifying or informing falsely;
      2. (ii) withholding testimony, information, a document, or an item;
      3. (iii) eluding legal process summoning the actor to provide evidence; or
      4. (iv) absenting the actor from a proceeding or investigation to which the actor has been summoned.
3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
4. (4) A violation under this section does not merge with another substantive offense committed in the course of violating this section.

Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session