H00172021 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of public funds for abortion.
PUBLIC FUNDS FOR ABORTION -- Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of public funds for abortion.
PUBLIC FUNDS FOR ABORTION
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The proposed legislation ensures taxpayer dollars do not support the abortion industry by prohibiting the expenditure of taxpayer dollars to abortion providers. It prohibits public contracting or participating in any commercial transaction with an abortion provider. The legislation also prohibits the use of any public asset or employee to procure, counsel in favor, refer to, or perform an abortion. These prohibitions apply to all units of government in Idaho including state, county, municipal, public health districts, and public school districts.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2021
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Jan 21, 2021