Utah could become the first state in the nation to ban pride flags in all public schools and government buildings

Good news! Or what other than state flags or the US flag are flown on such public buildings?

Why is Utah going to be the first state? Why have other states not passed such laws already or was it not necessary to pass such a law?

"Utah could become the first state in the nation to ban pride flags in all public schools and government buildings, as a bill that would disallow any unsanctioned flags awaits Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature or veto.

The bill, HB77, is sponsored by Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, and was introduced in the wake of two failed attempts during the 2024 legislative session to ban pride flags in schools. In its original form, the bill only applied to schools, but a later version of the legislation expanded the ban to government buildings.

The flags approved for display in schools and government buildings under HB77 include the U.S. flag, Utah state flag, flags of Native American tribes, Olympic flags, military flags, flags of other countries and flags for colleges and universities. Historic versions of the U.S. and Utah flags would also be approved. ..."

Pride flags: Utah could be first state to ban pride flags schools, government buildings