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Utah Senate passes House Bill 467 after heated floor debate over age and medical exceptions
Summary
After extended floor debate and failed amendments, the Utah Senate voted to pass Second Substitute House Bill 467, which sponsors said balances protections for the unborn with medical safeguards; the measure passed 22‑6 with one absent and will return to the House.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate passed Second Substitute House Bill 467 late in floor session after an hour of debate over age thresholds and medical exceptions.
Sponsor Senator McKay opened debate by saying medical providers had offered extensive input and the bill seeks to "protect the innocent and protect the health of the mother." He moved that the bill, as amended on the floor, pass under suspension of the rules.
Senator Riebe proposed an amendment to change an age carve‑out — asking the Senate to treat 15‑year‑olds differently from those under 14 — arguing that 15‑year‑olds who…
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