Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding a civil cause of action when an abortion has been attempted or performed.

This legislation amends the private civil cause of action section regarding abortions contained in Title 18, Chapter 88. It notes that the current standard for compliance is contained in the Defense of Life Act found in Section 18-622, Idaho Code. The legislation provides an opportunity for the court to review the litigation early in the process to determine if the case is meritless. The amendments largely follow the language used in "anti-slapp" legislation adopted by the legislature in the public engagement and expression context.