Idaho Legislature Passes Bill Banning Abortion After Six Weeks

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

48% : Planned Parenthood has been one of the fiercest opponents denouncing the passing of the bill, and calling it a "copycat" of Texas' near-ban on abortions, CNN reported.
47% : In September, the Texas law was enforced that bans abortion once the cardiac activity is detected, as early as six weeks.
42% : The proposed Idaho law, similar to the Texas legislation, would allow certain individuals, even if they have no relationship to the pregnant person, to sue any abortion providers who violate the ban, according to Planned Parenthood.
40% : On Monday, Planned Parenthood issued a statement, in part, stating that "without judicial relief, patients could be looking at the last month of abortion access in Idaho." "Idaho's anti-abortion lawmakers ignored public opinion and rushed through this legislation, looking to capitalize on the U.S. Supreme Court's failure to block Texas's ban," Planned Parenthood said.
35% : Idaho has become the first state to pass the controversial Texas-style abortion bill that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, and allows potential family members to sue a medical professional for up to $20,000 in damages who performs one, CBS News reported.

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