<p>The Idaho House of Representatives passed a new bill on Monday that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.</p>
<p>The bill is styled after a recently enacted Texas law that also allows family members to sue doctors who perform an abortion after six weeks.</p>
<p>Senate Bill 1309, known as the &#8220;Fetal Heartbeat, Preborn Child Protection Act,&#8221; passed on Monday in a 51-14 vote. The bill now moves to Republican Gov. Brad Little&#8217;s desk to sign.</p>
<p>The law makes Idaho the first state to pass an abortion ban similar to the controversial Texas law that led to widespread criticism from abortion activists.</p>
<p class="gnt_ar_b_p">&#8220;The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Texas law to remain in place until a court challenge is decided on its merits. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against abortion providers last week, dealing what many consider to be the final blow to their legal challenges,&#8221; USA Today <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/14/idaho-abortion-ban-texas-brad-little/7043235001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.</p>
<p class="gnt_ar_b_p">&#8220;The Idaho bill would allow the potential father, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles of a preborn child to sue an abortion provider for a minimum of $20,000 in damages within four years of the procedure. Although a rapist wouldn’t be able to file a lawsuit, their relatives could,&#8221; the report added.</p>
<p>The bill was passed with strong support in the Republican-led state government.</p>
<p>“We heard in testimony in the committee; we heard in testimony here today that this will end many abortions in Idaho,” the bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Steven Harris <a href="https://idahocapitalsun.com/2022/03/14/texas-style-abortion-bill-heads-to-idaho-gov-brad-littles-desk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. “Let’s save some babies.”</p>
<p>Republican state Rep. Barbara Ehardt, who co-sponsored the legislation, also spoke on behalf of reducing abortions in her state.</p>
<p>“Abortion is not a constitutional right,” Ehardt <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/14/abortion-ban-idaho-texas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. “The Supreme Court in 1973 did something that was never allowed in the first place.”</p>
<p>Though closely modeled after the Texas bill, two notable differences were included in Idaho.</p>
<p>&#8220;The Idaho abortion ban does allow for some exceptions in cases of incest or rape, but requires the pregnant person to have reported their rape or incest to the police and to provide the abortion provider with a police report,&#8221; 19th News <a href="https://19thnews.org/2022/03/idaho-state-senate-votes-six-week-abortion-ban/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;Idaho&#8217;s ban only permits the person receiving the abortion or their family to sue for damages and only allows for the doctor to be sued,&#8221; it added.</p>
<p>Planned Parenthood CEO Jennifer Allen released a <a href="https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/idaho-becomes-first-state-to-pass-copycat-texas-style-abortion-ban" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a> condemning the bill&#8217;s passing.</p>
<p>“SB 1309 is a travesty grounded in bad motives, questionable legality, and no science at all. Governor Little must do the right thing, listen to the medical community, and veto this legislation before it forces Idaho patients to leave the state for critical, time-sensitive care or remain pregnant against their will,&#8221; Allen wrote.</p>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Idaho Passes ‘Texas-Style’ Six-Week Abortion Ban Law

District Judge Blocks California’s COVID ‘Misinformation’ Law

New York GOP Leaders Demand Answers For Migrant Relocation In Upstate Town

Arkansas Senate Bill Classifies Drag Shows As ‘Adult-Oriented Businesses’ In Effort To Protect Children

‘Subject To Felony Prosecution’: Gov. Kristi Noem Warns South Dakota Pharmacists Against Dispensing Abortion Pills

Ted Cruz Introduces Bill To Block Non-Citizens From Voting In Washington, D.C.

Ted Cruz Introduces Constitutional Amendment To Enforce Term Limits For Congress

News

Abortion

Idaho

Texas

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Menu

— News —

Idaho Passes ‘Texas-Style’ Six-Week Abortion Ban Law