Bill > HB0095

This bill modifies two sections of Utah law to address gender-specific language in educational and workplace settings, focusing on protecting employees from disciplinary action related to pronoun and name usage. Specifically, the bill prevents public schools (referred to as Local Education Agencies or LEAs) and employers from taking disciplinary action against employees who, in good faith, use gender-specific language related to a person's birth name or biological sex, or language that does not conflict with the employee's religious or moral beliefs. The bill allows employees to use gender-specific language that may differ from an individual's preferred pronouns, provided the usage is reasonable, non-disruptive, and non-harassing. For employers who implement policies requiring specific gender-specific language, they must ensure employees are exempt from disciplinary action and provide written notification of these exemptions. The bill also reinforces existing principles of individual freedom in educational settings, such as prohibiting instruction that suggests inherent superiority or oppression based on race, sex, or other characteristics. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving institutions time to prepare for the legal changes.

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https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0095.html