Utah
Utah
Relationships
The state constitution prohibits marriage between same-sex couples. Amended in 2004 to say: “(1) Marriage consists only of the legal union between a man and a woman. (2) No other domestic status or union, however denominated, between persons is valid or recognized or may be authorized, sanctioned, or given the same or substantially equivalent legal effect as a marriage.” See Utah Constitution, Article 1, § 29.
State statute prohibits marriage between same-sex couples. See Utah Code §§ 30-1-2(5) and 30-1-4.1.
Workplace
All government employees are protected by the U.S. Constitution against irrational discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition, some measure of protection already exists under Title VII based on gender, which has been held to include gender identity and expression.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and several courts have interpreted Title VII to protect transgender employees, and the EEOC has interpreted Title VII to cover sexual orientation discrimination. The Supreme Court has held that the EEOC's interpretations of Title VII are entitled to "great deference."
Parenting
Any adult. But “a child may not be adopted by a person who is cohabiting in a relationship that is not a legally valid and binding marriage under the laws of this state.” See Utah Code § 78B-6-117.
Not yet affirmed in appellate case law or confirmed in statute.
