This item indicates state laws that prohibit discrimination in private employement on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, among other categories.
S.B. 296 became law in May 2015, adding "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to our state's employment and housing antidiscrimination laws. S.B. 296 marked the first time in our country's history that a pro-LGBTQ bill was passed by a Republican-controlled legislature and signed by a Republican governor.
Utah has this protection in statute
This item indicates state laws that prohibit discrimination in rental or purchase of housing on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
S.B. 296 became law in May 2015, adding "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to our state's employment and housing antidiscrimination laws. S.B. 296 marked the first time in our country's history that a pro-LGBTQ bill was passed by a Republican-controlled legislature and signed by a Republican governor.
Utah has this protection in statute
This item indicates state laws that prohibit discrimination in public accomodations on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Public accommodations are generally defined as entities, both public and private, that are used by the public. Examples may include retail stores, rental establishments, and service establishments, as well as educational institutes or recreation facilities. The types of entities that fall into this category vary widely and are based on state law.
Utah has this protection in practice, with no statute in place
This item indicates state laws that prohibit discrimination against students in public education on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Utah has this protection in practice, with no statute in place
This item indicates state laws or administrative policies that protect youth involved in the adoption system from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Utah has this protection in statute
This item indicates state laws or administrative policies that protect youth involved in the foster care system from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Utah has this protection in practice, with no statute in place
This item indicates state laws or administrative policies that prohibit discrimination in at least some forms of insurance on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Utah still needs this protection
This item indicates state laws or administrative policies that prohibit discrimination in the granting of credit, establishment of loans, or other elements of banking on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Utah still needs this protection
This item indicates state laws, administrative policies, or court decisions that prohibit discriminiation in jury selection on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Utah still needs this protection
This item indicates state laws or state university system policies that prohibit discrimination in admission and access to campus services and facilities on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Utah has this protection in statute
This item indicates state laws or administrative policies that prohibit discrimination against state employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Utah has this protection in policy
The data and definitions below have been pulled from the State Equality Index and compiled by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute.
Policy or statute in place
Equality in practice - no statute
Work we still need to do
Negative law to be repealed
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