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.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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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.
FISCAL NOTE
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The fiscal impact is difficult to determine but would likely be positive and apply to the courts. It is unknown what litigation may or may not be filed, but this provides an opportunity for earlier court review to avoid frivolous cases that can cost the courts and the parties unnecessary time and expense.
SOP revised: 03/19/2025, 11:00 AM
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
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YEA (32)
NAY (1)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)
House Third Reading
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YEA (64)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (3)
LATEST ACTION
Session Law Chapter 307 Effective: 07/01/2025
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Apr 4, 2025
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