Texas-Styled Abortion Bill Heads To Idaho Governor

The legislation aims to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and allows family members to sue abortion providers.

Legislation aimed at banning abortions in Idaho after six weeks of pregnancy by allowing potential family members to sue a doctor who performs one headed to the governor Monday.

The House voted 51-14 with no Democratic support to approve the legislation modeled after a Texas law that the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed to remain in place until a court challenge is decided on its merits.

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