All posts tagged "Equality Utah"
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Utah Removes the ‘Gay’ from ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
State Rep. Jeff Stenquist agreed to remove LGBTQ-specific references after hearing concerns from advocates.
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Utah Bans Surgery for Transgender Minors
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed a bill health care for transgender minors, imposing a ban on surgery and a moratorium on puberty blockers.
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Utah Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban
On Tuesday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a bill barring young transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports, becoming the second Republican governor this week...
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promises to veto trans sports ban
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, has announced that he will veto legislation barring transgender girls from participating in sports leagues that match their gender...
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Utah billionaire severs ties with Mormon church, accuses it of “actively” harming LGBTQ rights
A Utah billionaire has severed ties with the Mormon church over its stance on LGBTQ issues, claiming it is "doing harm" in the world.
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Utah bill would require trans athletes to undergo hormone therapy for a year before competing
A proposed bill in Utah would require transgender teens to change their birth certificates and undergo a year of hormone therapy before becoming eligible to...
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Utah pushes rule banning conversion therapy, will go into effect Jan. 22
The state of Utah has proposed a final rule aimed at banning conversion therapy on minors following the addition of language meant to assuage concerns...
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Mormon Church opposes conversion therapy ban in Utah
Church claims rule infringes on parental rights and doesn't make enough accommodations for religious beliefs
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Proposed rule for Utah psychologists would prohibit conversion therapy on minors
Draft rule declares attempts to change minors' LGBTQ identity a form of "unprofessional conduct"
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Utah governor orders state licensing board to protect minors by regulating conversion therapy
In a move that could one day lead to a ban on conversion therapy, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) has directed the Beehive State’s Psychologist...
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Utah’s hate crimes bill adds “political expression” to list of protected characteristics
After years of blocking a bill to add hate crime protections for LGBTQ people, Utah’s Republican-run Senate overwhelmingly approved a comprehensive “victim targeting” law that...
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Equality Utah head blasts Gov. Gary Herbert for support of “hostile takeover” of conversion therapy bill
The head of the LGBTQ group Equality Utah is blasting Utah Gov. Gary Herbert for supporting amendments that radically altered the content of a bill...
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Utah lawmakers introduce bill to ban conversion therapy
Advocates score their first victory after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces it will not oppose measure
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Utah repeals discriminatory sex education bill
Utah lawmakers have taken a step forward for equality in sex education by voting overwhelmingly in favor of a bill repealing a provision that essentially...
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Utah lawmakers considering overturning “No Promo Homo” sex ed policy
A Utah Senate committee has voted unanimously in favor of a bill that would remove a controversial provision in its sex education law, reports The Salt...
