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StateUtahEnacted
SB 295: Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government
John Johnson
SB 295 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 25, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
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OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill mandates that educational institutions and government offices incorporate a wider range of perspectives and ideas rather than focusing on a singular viewpoint.
Who is affected
Utah public schools, universities, and state government offices.
Requirements and enforcement
The source specifies a requirement to include diverse viewpoints, but lacks specific mechanisms for compliance or enforcement.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potentially promotes a more pluralistic environment within public institutions and government discourse.
Risks and tradeoffs
Ambiguity regarding how 'viewpoints' are defined, potential for government overreach in internal institutional policy, and uncertainty in implementation.
What is still unknown
The bill does not define what constitutes a 'wide range' of viewpoints or establish a process for auditing or enforcing these requirements.
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Impact analysis
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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