Utah passes new abortion rules as Legislature wraps up

Utah lawmakers passed new regulations on abortion this year, including a measure approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature Thursday that would ban most abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned.It comes as abortion opponents around the country hope the Supreme Court will reconsider the landmark ruling with new conservative justices.Also headed for GOP Gov. Gary Herbert’s desk is a requirement for abortion clinics and medical facilities to cremate or bury fetal remains.