On a party-line vote with Republican support, the Senate gave initial approval to a bill that would create the "Born-Alive Infant Protection Act."
The bill would require health care providers to take "all medically appropriate and reasonable actions to preserve the life and health" of any child born as the result of natural, induced or cesarean labor or an abortion.
Thirty-one Republicans voted for the bill on a second reading, while 19 Democrats opposed. The bill faces a third reading before moving to the House.
SB 315 carried by Sen. David Howard, R-Park City, would be effective immediately upon passage and signing by the governor. An amendment to Howard's bill put on by the Senate on Monday would void the referendum if Howard' bill passes.Â