Facing another year of ‘sensitive material’ bills, some Republicans are getting fatigued

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 1,235

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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After several years of passing laws banning “pornographic or indecent” books from Utah schools, legislative audits, and a growing statewide list of prohibited titles, lawmakers are continuing to sponsor more bills restricting content allowed in schools this year.

However, the work to keep up with all the law changes has been arduous for state officials and schools — and some Republicans are opposing any additional rules, citing exhaustion.

“I’m 100% supportive of our efforts to …

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