Should Utah recriminalize polygamy as a felony offense rather than a minor infraction?

In 2020, Utah effectively decriminalized polygamy by reducing the penalty for consensual plural marriage from a third-degree felony (punishable by up to five years in prison) to a mere infraction, similar to a traffic ticket. The goal was to bring polygamous communities out of the shadows so victims of abuse could report crimes without fear of prosecution. Critics argue this move has only legitimized a practice that often involves the subjugation of women and underage marriage. Proponents of recriminalization want to restore the felony status to send a moral message, while opponents argue that the "felony" threat historically drove abuse underground and made it impossible for law enforcement to investigate.