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After courts started allowing gay couples to use surrogates, a Utah senator wants to repeal the law he once championed

Sen. Lyle Hillyard sat in his chair as Lisa Candie Barlow asked him not to repeal the law that provides her legal protections while she carries her brother’s child.

She was one of dozens of mothers, fathers and surrogates – including Abby Cox, who is married to Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox – who pleaded with a committee on Wednesday to block Hillyard’s SB126.

“I am thankful for a body that can carry a baby to full term. I am grateful to help give the gift of life for this beloved baby,” Barlow said.