BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that would allow families to sue abortion providers.
The bill was modeled after a Texas law passed last year that allows the public to sue anyone who performs or facilitates an abortion. Idaho’s is slightly different — it only allows family members to sue abortion providers, but doubles the $10,000 maximum that Texas plaintiffs can seek.
Little, who is running for reelection this year, said in his transmittal letter that he’s committed to fighting abortions. But he said he worries the bill is both unconstitutional and creates “unintended consequences” that affect sexual assault survivors. He urged lawmakers to fix parts of the bill.
