Brian King on Abortion

	Brian King on Abortion

Progressive mother's support for Roe v. Wade was influential

Brian's mother, a feminist and progressive, left an indelible mark on his values. She epitomized the principles of autonomy and equality. Her rational and logical approach to issues, notably her disappointment when the Equal Rights Amendment failed in Utah and her support for Roe v. Wade, influenced Brian and his brothers. The dining table debates became a training ground for Brian's ability to navigate nuanced discussions, embracing both emotional and analytical perspectives. Source: 2024 Utah Gubernatorial campaign website KingForUtah.com , Dec 25, 2023

Led the opposition to state's abortion prohibition

As minority leader, King led opposition to Utah's 2020 abortion prohibition and proposed gun control legislation requiring universal background checks on gun sales. King continues to be "very concerned" about "women's reproductive issues." He thinks it is just one example of Republicans "completely misreading the will and the desires of the people of the state of Utah with regard to these most personal private decisions in their lives" which has made Utahns more open to a Democratic alternative. Source: Deseret News on 2024 Utah Gubernatorial race , Dec 4, 2023

Don't require abortions performed only in hospitals

requires abortions to be performed in a hospital, with some exceptions;
prohibits licensing of abortion clinics after May 2, 2023, but allows licensing of certain clinics for providing an abortion if the clinic meets certain standards.

Opinion by Planned Parenthood in opposition:Planned Parenthood Association of Utah filed a new complaint, challenging HB 467, a newly-enacted law that will functionally eliminate access to abortion in the state if allowed to take effect on May 3, 2023--even though abortion is currently legal in Utah up until 18 weeks of pregnancy. Because over 95% of abortions in Utah are provided at licensed clinics rather than at hospitals, this law will ban the vast majority of abortions in the state.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 22-6-1 on Mar/2/23; passed House 56-15-5 on Mar/3/23; State Rep. Brian King voted NO; signed by Governor Spencer Cox on Mar/15/23.

Source: Planned Parenthood on Utah State voting records HB467 , Mar 15, 2023

Don't collect information on reason for abortion

Legislative Summary: SB60: This bill requires the Department of Health to prepare an annual report for the Health and Human Services Interim Committee, including information on: the number of abortions performed in the state; the reported reason, if any, why the patient sought the abortion; and at what stage of pregnancy the abortions took place; the race and ethnicity of the women on whom the abortions were performed.

Analysis by ACLU-Utah: Some of the information in question includes the reason for seeking an abortion, stage of pregnancy, and the race of the woman seeking an abortion. It seems clear that this bill is a thinly veiled effort to restrict women's reproductive choices down the road.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 56-17-2 on Mar/12/13; State Rep. Brian King voted NO; Passed Senate 23-4-2 on Mar/12/13; Signed by Governor Gary Herbert on Mar/22/13

Source: ACLU-UT on Utah voting record SB60 , Mar 12, 2013

Opposed new fees & inspections for abortion clinics

HB171: This bill amends provisions of the Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act in relation to abortion clinics.

ACLU-Utah case to vote NO: H.B. 171 unfairly subjects Utah's three existing women's health clinics which offer abortions to twice a year inspections and higher government fees. Placing unnecessary regulations on physicians and the clinics in which they practice is bad public policy that stifles the doctor-patient relationship.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 47-25-3 on Mar/7/11; State Rep. Brian King voted NO; Passed Senate 22-6-1 on Mar/9/11; Signed by Governor Gary Herbert on Mar/22/11

Source: ACLU-Utah on Utah legislative voting records HB171 , Mar 9, 2011

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