# Utah Code § 53H-7-204: Cause of action

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_204

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53H-7-204
- **Heading:** Cause of action
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-7 / § 53H-7-204

## Text

(1) The following persons may bring an action in a state court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin a violation of this part or to recover compensatory damages, reasonable court costs, or reasonable attorney fees: (a) the attorney general; or (b) a person claiming that the person's rights, as described in this part, were violated. (2) In an action brought under this part, if the court finds a violation of this part, the court: (a) shall enjoin the violation; (b) shall, if a person whose rights, as described in this part, were violated brought the action, award the person: (i) at least $500 for an initial violation; and (ii) if the person notifies the institution of the violation, $50 for each day the violation continues after the notification; and (c) may award a prevailing plaintiff: (i) compensatory damages; (ii) reasonable court costs; or (iii) reasonable attorney fees. (3) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 7, Governmental Immunity Act of Utah, an institution that violates this part is not immune from suit or liability for the violation.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53H-7-101 § 53H-7-101. General Provisions -- Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-201 § 53H-7-201. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-202 § 53H-7-202. Expressive activities at an institution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-203 § 53H-7-203. Religious, political, and ideological student organizations -- Protection from discrimination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-204 § 53H-7-204. Cause of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_204.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-205 § 53H-7-205. Statute of limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_205.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-301 § 53H-7-301. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-302 § 53H-7-302. Policies requiring rulemaking -- Policy review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-303 § 53H-7-303. Complaint process -- Reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_303.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-401 § 53H-7-401. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-402 § 53H-7-402. Institution duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_402.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-403 § 53H-7-403. Cause of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_403.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-404 § 53H-7-404. Statute of limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_404.md)
- [Utah Code § 53H-7-501 § 53H-7-501. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53H_S53H_7_501.md)

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