On March 23rd, Utah Gov. Olene Walker signed a divisive and
discriminatory measure into law that restates a 1996 Utah law that
denies marriage rights and responsibilities to same-sex couples. The new
law also bans civil unions, domestic partnerships or related legal
protection for same-sex couples.
"The people of Utah deserve equality, not discrimination," said HRC
President Cheryl Jacques. "It's stunning that the Governor signed into
law a bill that discriminates against her own citizens."
"It's a shame that the fearful, closed-minded politics of a few so
strongly influence a thoughtful person like Governor Walker to sign such
a divisive act into law," said Michael Mitchell, executive director of
Equality Utah.
The law (SB24) was signed shortly after another divisive measure passed
the Legislature – an anti-family amendment to the Utah Constitution that
would ban marriage and any relationship recognition for same-sex
couples. That measure will appear on the ballot in November.
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