Utah Code Ann. § 9-21-402

Human rights commission duties.

Effective May 14, 2019Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session

The human rights commission shall:

  1. (1) promote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by:

    1. (a) encouraging appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating the federal and state holiday, which occurs on the third Monday of January each year;
    2. (b) seeking to involve the public and private sectors in promoting diversity, equality, and human rights;
    3. (c) providing recommendations and assistance to government entities and private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday;
    4. (d) coordinating efforts with state residents of diverse backgrounds and with private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday; and
    5. (e) partnering with educational institutions to assist schools in promoting appropriate events to honor human rights and the holiday; and
  2. (2) report annually to the division regarding the activities of the commission.

Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session

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