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Senate adopts amendment to align Utah religious land‑use law with federal definition
Summary
The Senate passed a first-substitute to SB 106 to amend Utah's religious land-use definition to match federal language, adding 'use of building and conversion of real property for the purpose of religious exercise.' Sponsors said protections for local zoning remain; roll call was 28‑0‑1.
Senators on the floor voted to pass the first substitute to Senate Bill 106, an update to Utah's religious land‑use provisions, after adopting a floor amendment to align the state's definition of free exercise with the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. Senator Ross Thomas, sponsor of the amendment, said the change adds…
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