Utah's Leading LGBTQ Civil Rights Organization

Utah's Leading LGBTQ Civil Rights Organization

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Working toward a fair and just Utah for LGBTQ Utahns and their families—Education, Advocacy, and Political Action is who we are.

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    Education

    Uplifting students, businesses, and everyone through education.

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  • Advocacy

    Advocacy

    Working with lawmakers to advance and protect LGBTQ equality.

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    Political Action

    Supporting fair-minded leaders who champion values for all Utahns.

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Candidate Endorsements

Candidates we endorse are interviewed by The Equality Utah PAC Board of Directors.

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20+ years of impact

Since 2001, Equality Utah has shaped our state to create a more fair and just Utah for LGBTQ Utahns and their families.

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2015 Made Non-Discrimination the Law

We secured landmark protections for LGBTQ Utahns when Governor Herbert signed SB 296, a historic law making Utah one of the first conservative states to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in employment and housing.

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2016 Established Harvey Milk Blvd

Through collaboration with the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor, we dedicated 20 blocks of downtown’s 900 South as Harvey Milk Boulevard, honoring the pioneering gay rights leader.

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2017 Repealed “No Promo Homo”

We overturned Utah’s ‘No Promo Homo’ law with SB 196, which had prohibited discussions of LGBTQ people in public schools, preventing teachers from intervening when LGBTQ students faced bullying.

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2019 Passed Hate Crimes Protections

We secured passage of Utah’s first comprehensive hate crimes law, SB 103, ensuring LGBTQ people, minority communities, and religious groups would have protection under state law.

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A large crowd inside of the Utah Capitol onlooking a panel of men signing a bill

2019 Banned Conversion Therapy

We secured a ban on conversion therapy, working with state regulators to protect LGBTQ minors from the harmful discredited practices aimed at changing a persons sexual orientation or gender identity.

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2023 Codified Conversion Therapy Protections

We secured the unanimous passage of HB 228 both in the Utah House and Senate, transforming Utah’s regulatory ban on conversion therapy into permanent state law.

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2024 Secured LGBTQ Protections in Religious Freedom Law

We secured unprecedented LGBTQ protections within Utah’s Religious Freedom bill, making Utah one of few states to include LGBTQ safeguards in RFRA legislation that typically undermines these rights.

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Master the art of advocacy

Join Utah’s leading LGBTQ advocacy organization and make a difference on your campus.

Our yearly ambassador cohort is made up of students from universities and colleges across our state. Their role is to support their LGBTQ community on campus, get involved in local government, and work to build relationships in their communities.

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    View Our Newsroom

    Stay up to date on Equality Utah, explore our collection of news stories, and stay informed about the headlines shaping our community.

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    Register to Vote

    Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard. You have the power to shape your community. Register to vote today.

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    Donate to Equality Utah

    Help us create a Utah where LGBTQ Utahns thrive alongside all Utahns. Support Equality Utah today.

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Training Program

Business Equality Leadership

Become the next generation of business leadership that fosters belonging in the workforce.

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Upcoming Events

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    Equality Utah Allies Gala

    For 25 years, Allies has been Utah’s brightest night of community, advocacy, and celebration. This year, we’re reimagining the evening and inviting everyone aboard.
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    PAC Brunch

    Brunch with a mission! Our annual PAC Brunch raises funds to power our PAC to elect more pro-equality policymakers across Utah.
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