Utah Code Title 67. State Officers and Employees § 67-27-107. Prohibition on the use of certain submissions by governmental employers--Exceptions

(a)(i) “Governmental employer” means any department, division, agency, commission, board, council, committee, authority, municipality, county, political subdivision, or any other institution of the state.

(ii) “Governmental employer” does not mean a local education agency or institution of higher education.

(b)(i) “Prohibited submission” means a submission, statement, or document that requires an individual to articulate the individual's position, view, contribution, effort, or experience regarding a policy, program, or initiative that promotes differential treatment based on an individual's personal identity characteristics, as that term is defined in Section 53B-1-118.

(ii) “Prohibited submission” includes a submission, statement, or document that relates to a policy, program, or initiative regarding:

(iii) “Prohibited submission” does not include a submission, statement, or document for an employment position if the submission, statement, or document relates to a bona fide occupational qualification for the position.

(i) hiring;

(ii) terms of employment;

(iii) benefits;

(iv) compensation;

(v) seniority status;

(vi) tenure or continuing status;

(vii) promotion;

(viii) performance reviews;

(ix) transfer;

(x) termination; or

(xi) appointment; or

(i) admission to any state program or course;

(ii) financial or other forms of state-administered aid or assistance; or

(iii) other benefits from the governmental employer for which an individual is eligible.