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Senate advances, then passes SB 4 to clarify Utah abortion statute after hours-long amendments debate
Summary
Senate Bill 4, presented by Senator Lane Beatty, was amended on the floor to clarify criminal liability language, include licensing references and adjust exclusions; after debate and explanations from members and opponents the Senate passed the bill by recorded vote 22-6-1.
The Utah State Senate moved Senate Bill 4, a comprehensive set of clarifications to the state—s abortion statute, through floor consideration and passed the measure after extended debate and several amendments.
Senator Lane Beatty, the bill sponsor, led senators through multiple technical changes intended to clarify definitions, remove certain criminal-liability language, and align professional-licensing references with the Utah Medical…
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