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Gavin Peterson's uncle speaks publicly as senator moves to revive child safety bill
What happened
Scott Peterson, the uncle of Gavin Peterson, is speaking publicly about his nephew's death to advocate for a child safety bill. State Senator Luz Escamilla plans to reintroduce the 'Gavin Peterson Bill' in 2027.
Timeline
- KSL Gavin Peterson's uncle speaks publicly as senator moves to revive child safety bill
- KSL News (YouTube) Gavin Peterson Bill returns
- KSL News (YouTube) EXCLUSIVE: Gavin Peterson's uncle speaks publicly for the first time since his nephew passed away
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Gavin Peterson Bill returns
— A bill in memory of a Weber County boy who died from child abuse may be getting another chance as a state senator plans to reintroduce the proposal to strengthen Utah's child safety protections.