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Utah House passes bill that restricts all trans people's use of bathrooms in the state — and threatens jail

H.B. 257 would not only ban transgender folks from many public facilities but also call for jail time.

Here's how Boise and Salt Lake City will fly Pride flags despite state bans

These cities stand up for LGBTQ+ rights in the face of state opposition. Will their actions inspire change or face backlash from conservative leaders?

Mormon Church Comes Out in Favor of Marriage Equality Law

The announcement comes as the Senate plans to hold a test vote on the Respect for Marriage Act Wednesday.

Utah to Spend Whopping $2 Million to Fight Marriage

The new attorney general will hire someone to fight marriage equality in the Beehive state, and legislators have approved an amount equal to what was spent fighting the Defense of Marriage Act.

ACLU Sues for Recognition of Utah's Same-Sex Marriages

The new case, filed in Utah state court, aims to provide clarity and security for more than 1,000 same-sex marriages that were performed legally during Utah's 17-day equality window.

Utah Governor Gets Mormon Church Behind Conversion Therapy Ban

As recently as last month, the church said it had problems with proposed regulations in the conservative state.

Utah Anti-Transgender Birth Certificate Bill Withdrawn

The measure would have made it essentially impossible to change the gender on a birth certificate.

Billionaire Quits Mormon Church & Will Donate $600K to LGBTQ+ Group

"While most members are good people trying to do right, I believe the church is actively and currently doing harm in the world."

Feds Will Recognize Utah's Same-Sex Marriages

It's still unclear whether the state will honor the 1,360 same-sex unions that took place in the 17 days when they were legal.

Everything We Know Now About Marriage Equality in Utah

Updated October 6: Marriage has been permanently legalized in Utah, and couples are now free to wed. The next steps in nearby states remain murky.

Antigay Utah Judge in Child Custody Debacle Retires

There's one fewer bigot on the bench in Utah, now that state Judge Scott Johansen has called it quits.

Protesters unveil giant Pride flag in response to Utah's new bill trying to ban it

Critics called the anti-Pride flag bill "blatantly unconstitutional" and "un-American."

Mormon Leader: Church Still Opposes Marriage Equality

At a national conference Saturday, Apostle Neil L. Andersen reaffirmed the official Mormon position that marriage should be limited to one man and one woman.

Utah Asks Supreme Court to Decide Marriage Equality

It's the first case of several marriage equality challenges expected to be filed with the nation's highest court.

Utah Lawmakers, Activists Reach Compromise on Conversion Therapy Ban

Activists voiced concerns that the proposed bill was too watered-down.

Federal Court Rules Oklahoma Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

The same panel of judges that ruled against Utah's marriage ban in June ruled to overturn Oklahoma's ban on Friday morning.

Utah Rep. Wants to Restrict Trans Bathroom Access, Mandate Physical Exams

Freshman legislator Michael Kennedy introduced new legislation in the Utah House that would require transgender people to undergo a genital examination before they could use the restroom corresponding with their identity.

U.S. Supreme Court Stops Marriages in Utah

Nearly 1,000 couples have already married, but now the Supreme Court has stepped in to stop any further ones.

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Will Utah Be the Next State to Protect Gay-Headed Families?

Some activists believe marriage equality, with all its benefits for children as well as adults, will arrive soon in Utah.

Utah Gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill, which advocates say is 'harassment in the most private of settings'

HB 257 defines a “women’s bathroom” and “men’s bathroom” as spaces exclusively designated for females and males, and includes criminal penalties for those found in violation.