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House passes informed‑consent changes citing Casey; proposed 'status of fetus' amendment defeated
Summary
Substitute House Bill 362, revising informed‑consent and video provisions to align with the Supreme Court’s Casey standard and to emphasize the state’s preference for childbirth, passed the House after lengthy debate and a failed amendment to change language on describing fetal 'status.'
The Utah House voted to pass substitute House Bill 362, a package of revisions to informed‑consent language that sponsors say aligns state statute with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1992 Casey decision. The sponsor framed the changes as permissible 'persuasive measures' that may favor childbirth over abortion so long as required information is truthful and not misleading.
Sponsor Representative Kilpatrick read excerpts from Casey and described the bill as ensuring physicians provide specified…
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