Bill inspired by elected official's struggle with dementia now in governor's hands

SALT LAKE CITY — The story of late Salt Lake County Recorder Gary Ott left a mark of struggle and tragedy on the county. But now, it's also one that's close to leaving a mark on Utah law.SB38, a bill inspired by the political and legal challenges that swirled around Ott as he spent more than three years in office while suffering a progressive form of dementia, received official approval from the Utah Legislature on Friday.If signed by Gov. Gary Herbert, it would set in statute a multi-step