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House advances amended 'protecting unborn children' bill after contentious debate
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 234 as amended after extended debate and multiple amendments over fetal pain language, anesthetic requirements and medical exceptions; the final recorded passage after reconsideration was 57–10.
After hours of often emotional debate, the Utah House amended and passed Senate Bill 234, titled "Protecting Unborn Children Amendments." The bill drew extended floor discussion about fetal pain, medical risks for women and the proper balance between legislative policy and medical judgment. Lawmakers ultimately passed an amended bill following a motion to reconsider; the final vote on the floor was 57 yes and 10 no.
Sponsor Representative Stratton framed the bill as restoring protections related to late‑term abortions and cited national testimony and Utah vital statistics. "One…
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