The Utah House Democratic Caucus released the following statement on H.B. 269 Privacy Protections in Sex-Designated Areas:
“Utah’s public universities already have robust systems in place that allow students to request changes to their living arrangements. Conflicts between students should be resolved at the campus level, not overruled by exclusionary legislation that alienates and marginalizes our transgender community.
We are heartbroken that yet another bill targeting our trans community has passed out of the House floor, despite unanimous opposition from our caucus. The bill debated today prohibits trans students from living in sex-designated dormitories that align with their gender identity at Utah’s public colleges and universities. We stand firmly against legislation rooted in fear and harmful rhetoric.
To Utah’s trans community: this is your home. You belong here. You have a community that loves and supports you, and we will continue fighting for your rights, dignity, and inclusion”
