Utah became the first state to officially ban the LGBTQ pride flag and other flags at all government buildings and public schools, reported ABC4 out of Salt Lake City.

On Thursday, HB 77 became law without needing Republican Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature, thanks to the Republican majority in the House.

Under the bill brought by state Rep. Trevor Lee and state Sen. Dan McCay, both Republicans, state and local government buildings will be fined $500 a day for flying any flag other than the United States flag, the Utah state flag, military flags, or a short list of others approved by lawmakers. Political flags supporting a certain candidate or party are also not allowed.

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