HB15, sponsored by Rep. Phil Riesen, D-Holladay, would target the rising incidence of chlamydia and gonorrhea in Utah.

"I'm for the concept of the bill, but we don't want outside organizations coming into schools to discuss their viewpoint," said Sen. Chris Buttars, R-West Jordan.

"Planned Parenthood is not to be involved," Buttars continued. "This could open the door to allow them back in."

The amendment to exclude dissemination of STD information at public schools and by private organizations passed in a split voice vote.

Sen. Scott McCoy, D-Salt Lake City, spoke against it.

"By taking out private organizations, it cuts out a whole host of folks who could be avenues of delivery for this important information," McCoy said. "The majority of STDs are found and dealt with in private doctor's offices."

Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, the bill's Senate sponsor, said that further discussion can occur when the bill comes up for its final Senate vote.

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HB15

Would target rising chlamydia and gonorrhea in Utah.