The Utah House of Representatives passed House Bill 467 on Feb. 17 that seeks to restrict the operation of abortion clinics in the state while also making changes to related regulations.
“No abortion clinic may operate in the state on or after January 1, 2024, or the last valid date of an abortion clinic license issued under the requirements of this section, whichever date is later,” states the HB 467 bill (pdf). “The state may not issue a license for an abortion clinic after May 2, 2023.” The bill was sponsored by Republican Karianne Lisonbee. HB 467 was passed with a vote of 51-14, with 10 members absent or choosing not to vote.
