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S11712025 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding a civil cause of action when an abortion has been attempted or performed.

FETAL HEARTBEAT PREBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT -- Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding a civil cause of action when an abortion has been attempted or performed.

FETAL HEARTBEAT PREBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation amends the private civil cause of action section regarding abortions contained in Title 18, Chapter 88. It notes that the current standard for compliance is contained in the Defense of Life Act found in Section 18-622, Idaho Code. The legislation provides an opportunity for the court to review the litigation early in the process to determine if the case is meritless. The amendments largely follow the language used in "anti-slapp" legislation adopted by the legislature in the public engagement and expression context.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Apr 2, 2025

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
64 Yea
3 Nay
3 absentPassed by 87.14 votes

LATEST ACTION

Session Law Chapter 307 Effective: 07/01/2025

BILL INFO

Session
2025
Chamber
senate
Status date
Apr 4, 2025

LINKS

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