UPDATE Sen. Daniel Thatcher says he's fine after appearing to suffer what looked like a medical issue on the Utah Senate floor
SALT LAKE CITY — Debate on the Utah Senate floor was halted Thursday after a member suffered what appeared to be a medical issue while the chamber was discussing controversial bills affecting the state's transgender youth.
Thatcher, who is still in recovery after suffering several strokes, defied doctor's orders to attend the legislative session, and even gave an emotional speech against the bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Kennedy. In a series of Twitter posts back in November, Thatcher shared the news following a stroke and his recovery.
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