"Utah Legislature Sends Revised Transgender Bathroom Bill to Governor Cox"

A bill regarding transgender bathroom access, HB257, is now on Governor Spencer Cox's desk after a last-minute deal removed a provision criminalizing children for using a restroom different from their sex at birth in public schools. The bill requires transgender individuals to use public restrooms consistent with their sex designated at birth, with limited enforcement power. Another bill, HB261, which repeals and replaces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices on college campuses, also heads to Gov. Cox's desk after amendments. Governor Cox's office declined to comment on whether he would sign or veto the bills.