Bill > H0017

This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to prohibit the use of public funds for abortion. Key provisions include: 1) Prohibiting the state, counties, cities, and other local governments from entering into contracts or transactions with abortion providers or their affiliates, with some exceptions. 2) Prohibiting health care facilities owned or operated by the state or local governments from entering into contracts to provide, perform, or induce abortions, except when the life of the mother is endangered. 3) Prohibiting the use of any public funds to provide, perform, or promote abortion services, make referrals for abortion, or provide abortion-related training or facilities. 4) Prohibiting the use of school tuition and fees to pay for abortions or related services, and prohibiting school-based health clinics from providing or referring for abortions. 5) Prohibiting the use of public facilities and assets for the purpose of providing or participating in abortions, with some exceptions. The bill specifies that it does not create or recognize a right to abortion or a right to public funding for abortion. It also allows the Idaho legislature to intervene in any legal challenge to the law.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0017/