Bill > H0220

This bill adds a new chapter to Idaho's legal code, known as the "No Public Funds for Abortion Act." The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It prohibits the state, counties, cities, and other local government entities from entering into any contracts or commercial transactions with abortion providers or their affiliates, with some exceptions for Medicaid-related contracts and hospitals. 2. It bans public healthcare facilities from entering into any contracts or transactions to provide, perform, or induce abortions, except when the mother's life is endangered. 3. It prohibits the use of any public funds to provide, perform, or promote abortions, with limited exceptions for cases where the mother's life is endangered, Medicaid-related contracts, and hospitals. 4. It prohibits the use of any public school tuition or fees to pay for abortions, abortion-related services, or abortion training. 5. It bans school-based health clinics and public school employees from providing or promoting abortions or dispensing emergency contraception, except in the case of rape. 6. It prohibits the use of any public facilities, equipment, or assets for the purpose of providing or performing abortions, with some exceptions. Overall, the bill aims to restrict the use of public funds and resources for abortion-related activities in Idaho.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0220/