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Utah Code § 76-7-314 (2026)

Violations of abortion laws -- Classifications

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An intentional violation of Section 76-7-307, 76-7-308, 76-7-310, 76-7-310.5, 76-7-311, or 76-7-312 is a felony of the third degree.
A violation of Section 76-7-326 is a felony of the third degree.
A violation of Section 76-7-314.5 is a felony of the second degree.
A violation of any other provision of this part, including Subsections 76-7-305(2)(a) through (c), and (e), is a class A misdemeanor.
The Department of Health and Human Services shall report a physician's violation of any provision of this part to the Medical Licensing Board, described in Section 58-67-201.
Any person with knowledge of a physician's violation of any provision of this part may report the violation to the Medical Licensing Board, described in Section 58-67-201.
In addition to the penalties described in this section, the department may take any action described in Section 26B-2-703 against a health care facility if a violation of this chapter occurs at the health care facility.

Amended by Chapter 507, 2024 General Session

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases, 1973–2011 · leading case: H. L. v. Matheson, 450 U.S. 398 (1981).
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H. L. v. Matheson, 450 U.S. 398 (1981). · cites it 2× “[2] Utah Code Ann. §§ 76-7-314 (3), 76-3-204 (1), 76-3-301 (3) (1978).”
Jane L. v. Bangerter, 809 F. Supp. 865 (D. Utah 1992). · cites it 6× “Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314 imposes criminal liability upon any person "who intentionally performs an abortion other than autho rized____” (Emphasis added).”
Jane L. v. Bangerter, 794 F. Supp. 1537 (D. Utah 1992). · cites it 6× “” Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314 (Supp.1991) (emphasis added).”
Doe v. Rampton, 366 F. Supp. 189 (D. Utah 1973). · cites it 4× “Section 76-7-311 is invalid because it threatens every woman who has an abortion, at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason, with termination of parental rights without due process of law.”
State v. J.M.S., 2011 UT 75, 280 P.3d 410. · cites it 2× “At the time of the alleged solicited assault, the term "abortion" was defined as "the intentional termination or attempted termination of human pregnancy after implantation of a fertilized ovum, and includes any and all procedures undertaken to kill a live unborn child and…”
Jane L. v. Bangerter, 794 F. Supp. 1528 (D. Utah 1992). · cites it 2× “” Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314 (Supp.1991) (emphasis added).”
Jane L. v. Bangerter, 61 F.3d 1493 (10th Cir. 1995). · cites it 3× “See Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314 (2). Plaintiffs argued below that this statute was unconstitutionally vague and impinged upon their constitutionally protected right to privacy.”
Roe v. Rampton, 394 F. Supp. 677 (D. Utah 1975). · cites it 4× “Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314 (Laws of Utah 1974), and §§ 76-3-203, 76-3-301 (Laws of Utah 1973).”
H----L v. Matheson, 604 P.2d 907 (Utah 1980). · cites it 2× “This provision is part of the criminal code, as provided in Section 76-7-314(3). Such may be punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, as provided in Section 76-3-204(1); together with a fine not exceeding $1,000, pursuant to Section 76-3-301(3).”
Jane L. v. Bangerter, 828 F. Supp. 1544 (D. Utah 1993). “Other unsuccessful statutory challenges were those brought against § 76-7-314 (criminal liability) and § 76-7-315 (serious medical emergency).”
Jane L. v. Bangerter, 61 F.3d 1505 (10th Cir. 1995). “§§ 76-7-307 and 308; 3) the serious medical emergency provision in Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-315 ; 4) the criminalization provision in Utah Code Ann.”
Jane L. v. Bangerter, 914 F. Supp. 484 (D. Utah 1996). · cites it 2× “§§ 76-7-307 and 308; 3) the serious medical emergency provision in Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-315 ; 4) the criminalization provision in Utah Code Ann.”
Utah Code § 76-7-314(1): 1 case
State v. J.M.S., 2011 UT 75, 280 P.3d 410. “At the time of the alleged solicited assault, the term "abortion" was defined as "the intentional termination or attempted termination of human pregnancy after implantation of a fertilized ovum, and includes any and all procedures undertaken to kill a live unborn child and…”
Utah Code § 76-7-314(1)(b)(G): 1 case
State v. J.M.S., 2011 UT 75, 280 P.3d 410. “At the time of the alleged solicited assault, the term "abortion" was defined as "the intentional termination or attempted termination of human pregnancy after implantation of a fertilized ovum, and includes any and all procedures undertaken to kill a live unborn child and…”
Utah Code § 76-7-314(3): 1 case
H----L v. Matheson, 604 P.2d 907 (Utah 1980). “This provision is part of the criminal code, as provided in Section 76-7-314(3). Such may be punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, as provided in Section 76-3-204(1); together with a fine not exceeding $1,000, pursuant to Section 76-3-301(3).”
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