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House approves bill banning two late‑term abortion procedures with life‑of‑mother exception
Summary
The Utah House passed First Substitute HB206 on Feb. 21, 1996, prohibiting two procedures identified with late‑term abortion while allowing their use when necessary to preserve the mother's life or health. Supporters cited legal guidance and exceptions; opponents urged more emphasis on prevention and education.
Representative David Bresnahan, sponsor of First Substitute HB206, told the House the bill "gives us as an opportunity as a state to identify 2 procedures that are used primarily in late term abortion as being procedures that we do not feel are appropriate or necessary." Bresnahan said the substitute was drafted after reviewing an Ohio court decision to avoid predictable legal challenges.
The measure names partial‑birth abortion (dilation and…
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