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The Utah House Democratic Caucus in a statement after the billвЂ™s passage described it as вЂњneedlessly (targeting) youth who are already marginalized and vulnerable to mental anguish and suicide.вЂќ

вЂњThis Republican bill will, without question, hurt children in our state, and damage our relations with the LGBTQ community irreparably.вЂќ вЂњWe stand against this unnecessary and hurtful legislation, andВ we know the facts: HB302 comes without the input of the LGBTQ community, isnвЂ™t the work of local activists, and would strip millions in NCAA economic impact from our state,вЂќ Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Merchant said in a statement.

far-right interests dedicated to stripping transgender people of rights for nothing more than their gender identity.вЂќ The Utah Democratic Party said the bill indicates the sponsors work вЂњfor D.C. But it will require lawmakers who have the courage to slow down, bring people together and seek commonsense solutions,вЂќ Williams said. вЂњWe can celebrate womenвЂ™s sports and also not discriminate against transgender children.

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The discussion went on for well over two hours, with the committee deciding to take a vote before the meeting was cut off so lawmakers could attend floor debates that are scheduled for the full chamber. The committee only allowed public comments with the limitation of one minute,вЂќ Williams said in a statement.Дuring that committee hearing, several showed up in person and dozens queued online to speak against the bill, while a smaller group from the public spoke in support of it. вЂњThe transgender community was not invited to speak or share their experiences.

Utah transgender athlete bill: A вЂfair playing fieldвЂ™ or discrimination and harmful?.