Idaho’s Republican-led House of Representatives approved the bill in a 51-14 vote. It now heads to Gov. Brad Little’s desk for signing.
The legislation permits family members of what the bill calls a “preborn child” to sue abortion providers for up to four years after the procedure. Texas’ law is more sweeping, allowing residents to sue anyone who helps a woman get an abortion after a heartbeat is detected, including a physician or ride-share driver.
Unlike the Texas bill, the Idaho bill does provide an exception for women who are victims of rape or incest.
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