All Roll Calls
Yes: 96 • No: 4
IdahoS 11712025 regular legislative sessionSenate
FETAL HEARTBEAT PREBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT – Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding a civil cause of action when an abortion has been attempted or performed.
Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
FETAL HEARTBEAT PREBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT
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Bill Overview
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Fast abortion lawsuit dismissal and legal costs
Beginning July 1, 2025, defendants in Idaho’s private abortion-enforcement lawsuits can request fast dismissal through a special court motion. They must file within 60 days after being served, unless the court allows more time for good cause. Filing generally pauses the case through the ruling, appeal deadline, and any appeal. Limited evidence gathering is allowed when needed to decide the motion and the information is not reasonably available otherwise. Courts must hold a hearing within 60 days of filing, unless necessary evidence gathering or good cause requires more time. Courts must rule within 60 days after the hearing. Defendants can appeal a denial within 42 days. The court must award the motion’s winner court costs, reasonable lawyer fees, and reasonable litigation expenses, exposing the loser to those costs. A plaintiff who voluntarily drops the case does not prevent a ruling on the motion or recovery of costs and fees.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Todd M. Lakey
Republican • Senate
Bruce D. Skaug
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/2/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 64 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/24/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 32 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 04/04/25 Session Law Chapter 307 Effective: 07/01/2025
4/4/2025Reported delivered to Governor at 8:26 a.m. on 04/04/25
4/4/2025Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
4/3/2025Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
4/3/2025HouseReported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
4/3/2025SenateReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
4/3/2025SenateRules Suspended: Ayes 66 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 4, read in full as required – PASSED - 64-3-3
4/2/2025HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
4/2/2025HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
4/1/2025HouseReferred to State Affairs
3/25/2025HouseReported out of Committee, Returned to the Desk for re-referral
3/25/2025HouseRead First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
3/25/2025HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/25/2025HouseRules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – PASSED - 32-1-2
3/24/2025SenateRead second time as amended, filed for Third reading
3/24/2025SenateRead first time as amended, filed for Second Reading
3/21/2025SenateReported engrossed, filed for first reading, as amended
3/21/2025SenateAmendments reported printed
3/21/2025SenateAmendments ordered printed; referred for engrossment
3/21/2025SenateReported out without recommendation, as amended
3/21/2025SenatePlaced in the Committee of the Whole
3/21/2025SenateReported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
3/19/2025SenateReported Printed; referred to State Affairs
3/13/2025SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/12/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment
Bill Text
Engrossment 1
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