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UT SB0207

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brady Brammer

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits creditors and credit reporting agencies from discriminating in credit decisions based on religion, race, color, age, sex, military status, marital status, national origin, disability, genetics, or ancestry, with enforcement through private lawsuits (within 180 days) or department administrative/legal action

  • Prohibits insurers from unfairly discriminating between individuals of the same risk category in rates, benefits, or terms for life insurance, disability insurance, and other insurance types

  • Requires local education agencies to establish policies granting excused absences for students to observe religious holidays or attend religious instruction

  • Expands religious accommodation requirements at state higher education institutions to cover admissions processes, class attendance, exam scheduling, and participation in academic requirements, with students required to provide written notice describing the interference and requested accommodation

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Protection from Unfair Treatment Based on Religion or Other Irrelevant Characteristics

Education

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2026
Rules1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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