This resolution urges the Governor to review Utah's designation of the Disability Law Center as the state's Protection and Advocacy agency to ensure that all individuals with disabilities, regardless of type or functional capacity, receive equitable advocacy and representation.
This resolution:
- recognizes the federal framework establishing Protection and Advocacy (P&A) systems to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities;
- encourages the Governor to initiate a formal review of the current P&A designation and consider redesignation, if warranted;
- outlines steps for a transparent redesignation process consistent with federal requirements, including public notice, comment, and hearings; and
- urges that any review or redesignation process ensure inclusive representation and advocacy for all individuals with disabilities across the state.