Bill > S1309

This bill amends the existing Fetal Heartbeat Preborn Child Protection Act to revise the prohibitions, penalties, and causes of action. Key provisions include: 1. Defining important terms like "abortion," "fetal heartbeat," and "medical emergency" to provide clarity. 2. Affirming the state's compelling interest in protecting the life of a preborn child with a detectable heartbeat, which signals the presence of a unique and precious life. 3. Prohibiting abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, except in cases of medical emergency, rape, or incest. 4. Establishing criminal penalties for healthcare professionals who knowingly or recklessly perform abortions in violation of the law, including license suspensions and revocations. 5. Providing private civil causes of action for various individuals, such as the mother, father, grandparents, siblings, and aunts/uncles, to seek damages from medical professionals who violate the law. 6. Stating that the civil causes of action are the exclusive means of enforcement, and the state, its officials, and prosecutors are prohibited from intervening in these actions. 7. Specifying that the bill will take effect 30 days after the governor's signature, due to an existing emergency.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/S1309/