Paris Hilton signs bill for teens in Utah

PARIS HILTON has taken part in a ceremonial bill signing for a law that regulates treatment centres for troubled teenagers in Utah.

The legislation for facilities that treat youngsters with behavioural and mental health issues gained final approval in the Legislature in early March. It came about a month after Hilton, above, gave emotional testimony in support of the planned legislation.

Governor Spencer Cox signed the bill last month but held a ceremonial signing with Hilton on Tuesday. The new law will require more government oversight of youth residential treatment centres and documentation for when they use restraints.

It will also prohibit treatment centres from using sedation without prior authorisation.