Utah Gov. Cox signs abortion clinic ban, other bills into law

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an additional 71 bills into law Tuesday, including one that would ban abortion clinics in the state next year. Cox had previously signaled he would approve HB467, which would stop licensing new abortion clinics after May 2, and effectively ban legal abortions in clinics beginning in January 2024. Bill sponsor Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Clearfield, said her bill still allows clinics like Planned Parenthood to perform other services. But the bill would require that all abortions be performed in hospitals or similar...