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A bill that would require doctors to inform a woman about fetal anesthesia for abortions performed after 20 weeks passed the Senate Thursday.
HB222, sponsored by Rep. Carl Wimmer, R-Herriman, would not require the information to be given during an emergency. Also, the person giving the information could inform the woman of his or her opinion about administering anesthesia.
The bill moves back to the House for a vote on an amendment.
Sheena McFarland
