Utah lawmakers want to ban abortions sought by parents based on Down syndrome test

News report of Iceland’s high abortion rate for fetuses testing positive for genetic disorder prompted the Utah legislation, says sponsoring Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Clearfield.

Republican Rep. Karianne Lisonbee of Clearfield, speaks during news conference at the Utah State Capitol Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Salt Lake City. Lisonbee wants to bar doctors from performing abortions sought because of a diagnosis of Down syndrome even though legislative lawyers warn that there's a high probability that a court will find the law unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah lawmakers want to ban abortions sought by parents based on Down syndrome test

News report of Iceland’s high abortion rate for fetuses testing positive for genetic disorder prompted the Utah legislation, says sponsoring Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Clearfield.

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