Utah Code

Utah Code § 76-7-326 (2026)

Partial birth abortions prohibited

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Any physician who knowingly performs a partial birth abortion and thereby kills a human fetus shall be fined or imprisoned, or both, as provided under this part. This section does not apply to a partial birth abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.

Enacted by Chapter 272, 2004 General Session

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2011–2011 · leading case: State v. J.M.S., 2011 UT 75, 280 P.3d 410.
State v. J.M.S., 2011 UT 75, 280 P.3d 410. “§ 76-7-326 (2008) (prohibiting the practice of partial birth abortions).”
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