As written, it would exempt church-affliated businesses from having to publicly accommodate same-sex couples for any part of their nuptials — including photo shoots of their engagement or the reception after the wedding.
Anderegg says that he began working on amendment more than a year ago and that Utah's recent legalization of marriage equality hastened its introduction into the legislature. If approved, Utahan citizens would vote on the amendment during the next general election.
The amendment may face dubious prospects however in light of the state attorney general's pledge to "spend whatever it takes" to defend Utah's anti-gay amendment.
