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Utah lawmakers pass bills to insert religious accommodations into health care and school classrooms.
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Hit: Old Time Religion It doesn’t take a genius to see how “religious” the Legislature is. Estimates are that up to 90% of state lawmakers are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That’s not nothing, considering less than 60% of the state population identifies that way.
Yes, there were many bills this session that sought to bring the heavens to earth. SB174 passed, allowing health care providers to choose not to provide treatment or services if it violates their religion or conscience. At least it didn’t include emergency departments.
Several others ended up on the…
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