Adds to existing law to prohibit governments in this state from expending funds to a provider of abortion and to provide exceptions.
PUBLIC MONEYS -- Adds to existing law to prohibit governments in this state from expending funds to a provider of abortion and to provide exceptions.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this legislation is to add four new sections to Idaho Code, including sections 31-1614; 50-1050; 67-3533; and39-427. ItistheintentoftheStateofIdahotoenactthesestatutoryprovisionstofurtherthepolicy interest of the State in protecting and preserving the life of every unborn child from conception until birth. This legislations would prohibit the transfer or expenditure of public monies to any individual or organization which is a provider of abortion services, except where the prohibition is expressly not permitted by federal law. This prohibition applies at all levels of government in Idaho, including state, county, city, and public health districts.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (52)
NAY (17)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2020
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Mar 3, 2020