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Utah House passes bill barring employment discrimination for off‑duty use of lawful products after heated debate
Summary
The Utah House passed Senate Bill 122, which prohibits employment discrimination based on off‑duty use of lawful products (including tobacco), 51–20 after a prolonged floor debate about employers’ rights, insurance costs and employee privacy.
The Utah House of Representatives on the evening vote approved Senate Bill 122, a measure that prevents employers from discriminating against workers for using "lawful products" off the employer's premises during nonworking hours. The bill passed the House 51–20.
Supporters said the measure balances employees’ privacy with employers’ legitimate workplace interests. "It essentially balances the privacy rights of employees with the legitimate interest of employers," Representative Bradford said, urging colleagues to view the bill as a nondiscrimination measure rather than a narrow "smoker's" bill.
Opponents said the…
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