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Welcome to the ACLU's coverage of the 2021 Utah Legislative Session

This is where you can read the latest blog entries, track important bills, and get insight on what is happening the Utah Capitol and virtually during the 45-day Legislative Session.

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Recent Updates

21 01 GivePC sq border 150January 20: As committee hearings fill up the calendar, learn how to give public comment virtually by signing up beforehand or joining the online hearings - check out our new guide on "How to Give Public Comment Virtually at the Utah Legislature"

January 20: Quicker than searching for that Schoolhouse Rock video from the 1980s, check out our handy 1-pager on how a bill goes from an idea to a law. (PDF)

January 19: The 2021 Utah Legislative session has begun. We have already posted several action alerts on our Facebook and Twitter feeds. Follow us on our social media feeds to keep track of the latest news. 

January 12: See the ACLU of Utah's 2021 Legislative Priorities (PDF)

 January 11: Learn how to track and follow bills during the 2021 Legislative Session with our new Bill Tracking Guide (PDF)

January 4: Check out our Guide to Legislative Advocacy in Utah. It's a six-page "how to" guide to starting up, or stepping up, your community lobbying game at the Utah Capitol (PDF) -- You can also watch a 3-minute video overview of this new guide (YouTube). Note: This advice does not reflect social distancing or other measures designed to stop the spread of COVID-19. Please follow all existing public health rules and recommendations when engaging in legislative lobbying. 

See the 2020 Legislative Session Archive webpage for a complete list of the ACLU's updates, videos, and analysis from the previous legislative session

 

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How to Give Public Comment Virtually at the Utah Legislature (Pandemic Edition)

20 January 2021 Published in Legislative Work
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2020 Legislative Session In Review

09 November 2020 Published in Legislative Work

Last week of the 2020 Legislative Session

05 March 2020 Published in Legislative Work

2020 Utah Abortion Survey Results

28 February 2020 Published in Legislative Work

ACLU on the Hill" Episode 3 "Smart Justice Edition"

12 February 2020 Published in Legislative Work

ACLU of Utah Action Alerts

06 February 2020 Published in Legislative Work

Legislative Update: HB205 (Down syndrome Abortion Ban)

06 March 2018 Published in Legislative Work
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Protect Reproductive Rights in Utah

23 February 2018 Published in Legislative Work
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Episode #3 of ACLU on the Hill

16 February 2018 Published in Legislative Work
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Episode #2 of ACLU on the Hill

01 February 2018 Published in Legislative Work

ACLU of Utah to Gov. Herbert: Veto S.B. 234, “Protecting Unborn Children Amendments”

28 March 2016 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah to Gov. Herbert: Veto H.B. 101, “Disabled Guardianship Amendments”

25 March 2016 Published in Legislative Work
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2016 Legislative Priorities

27 January 2016 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Tell Governor Herbert to VETO the "Firing Squad" Bill!

17 March 2015 Published in Legislative Work
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Letter to Gov. Herbert Asking Him to Veto HB 11, “Death Penalty Procedure Amendments”

11 March 2015 Published in Legislative Work
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2015 Legislative Preview

21 January 2015 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Tell Gov Herbert: Utah is Ready for Drug Law Reform!

12 January 2015 Published in Legislative Work
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2014 Utah General Legislative Session

18 February 2014 Published in Legislative Work

2014 Utah Legislative Session ACLU Bill Tracking

10 February 2014 Published in Legislative Work

Stop the assault on women’s reproductive health!

11 November 2013 Published in Legislative Work
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First Amendment Concerns Result In Letter to Gov. Herbert Urging Veto of H.B. 44

19 March 2013 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Support Employment And Housing Equality Across Utah

15 March 2013 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU Delivers Letter In Support of Equality Bill

06 March 2013 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Support Employment And Housing Equality Across Utah

05 March 2013 Published in Legislative Work
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ACTION ALERT! Protect Privacy And Good Law Enforcement Practices - Support S.B. 196

26 February 2013 Published in Legislative Work
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2013 Legislative Session Update

03 February 2013 Published in Legislative Work
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Protect The Right To Vote!

31 March 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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Bill Would Force Mandatory Drug Testing For Public Assistance Recipients, Raises Concerns

18 March 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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Bill To Force Feed Inmates Would Violate Constitutional and International Rights

18 March 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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Support Open Health Education In Our Schools

13 March 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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ACTION ALERT: Support Open Health Education In Our Schools

13 March 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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Governor Herbert Should Veto Sex-Ed Bill

12 March 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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Support Employment And Housing Equality Across Utah

02 February 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Support Employment And Housing Equality Across Utah

02 February 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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ACTION ALERT: Protect The Right To Vote!

23 January 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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2012 Legislative Priorities Guide

18 January 2012 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Tell the governor: "Don't play politics with women's health."

16 March 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Immigration Bills Before The Governor Would Violate Federal Law

09 March 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Tell Utah Senators: hard-working students deserve college

08 March 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Governor Herbert Urged to Veto Immigration Bills

08 March 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Governor is Asked to Veto Bill That Would Diminish Transparency in Government.

06 March 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Keep Government Transparent and Accountable

03 March 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Senate Version of a Guest Worker Permit Would Violate Constitution

23 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Bill Threatens In-State Tuition for Some Utah Residents

21 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Arizona Copycat Bill H.B. 70, Moves to Senate

17 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Keep In-State Tuition For All Utah Residents

16 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Unconstitutional Guest Worker Bill Passes House Committee

15 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Arizona Copy Cat Bill Advances Out of Committee

15 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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"Improperly motivated," Senator Urquhart's SB 55 would "compromise commerce and the government in Utah"

09 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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TAKE ACTION: Stop H.B. 70, "Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act"

09 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Legislative Updates and Action Alerts

07 February 2011 Published in Legislative Work
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Utah's Constitutional Revision Commission Considers Equal Opportunity Ban

02 December 2010 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah fact sheet on S.B. 53

22 March 2010 Published in Legislative Work
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An Introduction to Some ACLU of Utah 2010 Legislative Priorities

02 March 2010 Published in Legislative Work
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Anti-Equal Opportunity Effort Comes to Utah

25 February 2010 Published in Legislative Work
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PROTECT THE RIGHT OF UTAHNS TO VOTE: ACT NOW!

09 February 2010 Published in Legislative Work
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Proposed Bill Threatens the Independence of Utah's Judiciary

31 December 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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Utah Legislature Considers Drug Testing for Government Aid Recipients

21 June 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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Action Alert: Bill Protecting Constitutional Right to Vote Needs Help

04 March 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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Action Alert: Oppose Bills Creating Barriers to Voting!

01 March 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah sends letter to Senate Education Standing Committee supporting S.B. 113 "Delayed Effective Date for Illegal Immigration Legislation."

01 March 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah distributed a letter to the Utah Senate addressing concerns regarding SB 69, "Proof of Citizenship Required to Vote," which threaten the constitutional right of lawful U.S. citizens to vote.

25 February 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah sends a letter to entire legislature supporting HB 325, "Opting Out of Real ID Act."

24 February 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah issues talking points outlining opposition to H.B. 208, "Modification of Exemption from Nonresident Tuition."

12 February 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah issues letter supporting HB 325, "Opting Out of the Real ID Act."

12 February 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah sends letter to the Utah Senate supporting H.B. 49, “Voter Challenge Amendments.”

11 February 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Staff Attorney testifies before House and Senate Health and Human Services Standing Committees

05 February 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah holds "Lobby for Liberty!" workshop

04 February 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Staff Attorney, Marina Lowe, testified before and circulated a letter to the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Standing Committee outlining concerns regarding SB 16 "Prohibited Gang Activity."

29 January 2009 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah Urges Senate to Reject Bill Restricting Voting Rights

26 February 2008 Published in Legislative Work
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ACT NOW to stop unfair immigration legislation!

14 February 2008 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah outlines legislative priorities for 2008

23 January 2008 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah Helps State Legislature Recognize Constitutional Flaws of DNA Bill

31 December 2007 Published in Legislative Work
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Prohibition of Public Funding for Abortion

03 April 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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First Substitute SB 24, Marriage Recognition Policy

09 March 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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Second Substitute SB 69, Partial Birth Abortion Amendments

09 March 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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Right to Display Flag at Personal Residence

18 February 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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HB 239 "Sexually Explicit Business and Escort Service Tax"

18 February 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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Joint Resolution Reaffirming the State of Utah’s Commitment to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

08 February 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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S.B. 24 Marriage Defined

20 January 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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S.B. 68 Prohibiting Public Funding for Abortion

20 January 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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S.B. 69 Partial Birth Abortion Follow-Up Letter

20 January 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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S.B. 69 Partial Birth Abortion

19 January 2004 Published in Legislative Work
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Asset Forfeiture

31 December 2003 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Comments on HB 241 “Partial Birth Abortion Amendments”

12 February 2003 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Comments on HB 123 “Prohibition of Public Funding for Abortion”

11 February 2003 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Urges Governor Leavitt to Veto Senate Bill 183

11 March 2002 Published in Legislative Work
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Hate Crimes Legislation

31 December 2001 Published in Legislative Work
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Warrantless Removal of Children

31 December 2001 Published in Legislative Work
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In God We Trust in Our Classrooms

31 December 2001 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Warns Governor Leavitt about the Constitutionality of HB 322 "Domestic Terrorism of Commercial Enterprises"

28 February 2001 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Urges Governor Leavitt to Veto SB 21 "Patriotic Education"

06 March 2000 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah and Others Urge Governor Leavitt to Veto HB 103 "Amendments to Child Welfare"

29 February 2000 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Urges Members of the Senate Human Services Standing Committee to Vote Against SB 243

17 February 2000 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Urges Senators to Vote Against HB 46 Substitute "Disease Testing Amendments"

16 February 2000 Published in Legislative Work
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ACLU of Utah Urges the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee to Support HB 106 "Traffic Stops Statistics Act"

13 February 2000 Published in Legislative Work
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The ACLU of Utah Takes a Stand on Three Bills to be Considered by the Utah State Senate

18 February 1999 Published in Legislative Work
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Urges Support of House Bill 23 Department of Corrections Compensation Adjustment

02 February 1999 Published in Legislative Work
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31 December 1998 Published in Legislative Work
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