The House voted Monday to approve the legislation, which is 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.
Opponents of the bill have said it's unconstitutional, noting that it takes many women more than six weeks to know that they're pregnant.
Republican Gov. Brad Little last year signed a similar so-called"fetal heartbeat" measure into law. But that one would be enforced by the state and included a trigger provision requiring a favorable federal court ruling somewhere in the country, and that hasn't happened. The new proposed law has a Texas-style private enforcement mechanism that allows for civil lawsuits.
The proposed Idaho law allows 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 abortion.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Large hail possible in North Texas Monday nightSome people in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex could see severe weather with the risk of golf ball to lime-sized hail Monday night.
Read more »
An East Texas House for sale looks like an airplane hangar with a wraparound swimming poolAn open floor plan keeps a zen vibe going throughout the 5,200-square-foot property with lots of natural light and beautifully burnished wood cabinets throughout. Texas BryanTexas EastTexas RealEstate beautifulhome
Read more »
Texas A&M Stuns No. 15 Arkansas 82-64 To Reach SEC FinalThe Aggies can earn the SEC’s automatic berth by beating No. 9 Tennessee on Sunday. But even with a loss in the final, they’re likely in — only weeks after looking like they had no shot.
Read more »
Texas Southern routs Alcorn State 87-62 for SWAC titleJohn Walker III scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half and Texas Southern pulled away for an 87-62 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday in the championship game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, earning the Tigers an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Read more »
No. 6 Kansas defeats No. 14 Texas Tech to win Big 12 tourneyThe Red Raiders could land as high as the No. 2 line in the NCAA Tournament after their...
Read more »
Texas Southern routs Alcorn State for SWAC titleTexas Southern earned a spot in the NCAA tourney for a 10th time in program history.
Read more »