Activists Persuade Utah Legislator to Rectify “Don’t Say Gay
A Utah lawmaker says he has listened to concerns from the LGBTQ community and updated his bill to no longer be a “Don’t Say Gay” measure. Thank you JeffStenquist for engaging us in meaningful conversation today. EqualityUtah utpol utleg lgbtq dontsaygay pic. Bill similar to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law unveiled at
After a bill similar to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law was released, lawmakers have removed language prohibiting discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity after meeting with Equality Utah, an LGBTQ advocacy group. Estimated read time: minutes. This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. No longer a ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
In Utah’s legislative session, Stenquist introduced his own version of Florida’s “ Don’t say gay ” bill, which prohibited discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. After listening to the LGBTQ+ community’s concerns, Stenquist updated the bill to only apply to kindergarten through third-grade classrooms. One day after a bill similar to Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law was released, lawmakers have removed language prohibiting discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity after meeting with an LGBTQ advocacy group. Equality Utah praised bill sponsor Rep.
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A Utah Republican has withdrawn key provisions of his “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill after meeting with LGBTQ+ activists. When Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist introduced HB in the Utah House in February, its language was virtually identical to Florida’s infamous ban, which was passed into law last year. The bill, filed by Rep. Jeff Stenquist, will ban discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools until those topics become developmentally or age appropriate.
‘No longer a don’t say gay bill’
A bill similar to Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law has been filed in the Utah State Legislature. The Utah Legislature has a fondness for aggression toward marginalized citizens. These attacks extend past the anti-trans and anti-DEI bills Gov.
'Don't Say Gay' bill introduced in Utah legislature
A bill to ban Utah's K-3 classrooms from adult-led discussions and instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity is getting watered down. .
Equality Utah says HB550 is no longer a 'Don't Say Gay' bill
A bill similar to Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law has been filed in the Utah Legislature. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News). . ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill filed into Utah State Legislature
A bill similar to the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law from Florida has been filed in the Utah State Legislature. The bill, filed by Rep. Jeff Stenquist, will ban discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools until those topics become developmentally or age appropriate. .