Utah House OKs bill banning abortions based on Down syndrome

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's House of Representatives passed legislation Monday barring abortions sought because a fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome, sending the measure to the Senate despite warnings from their attorneys that there's a high probability a court will rule it's unconstitutional.Bill sponsor Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Syracuse, contends abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome are "a eugenic-like eradication" of an entire group of people. Lisonbee said her bill is