and last updated 2021-05-11 18:22:22-04
BOISE, Idaho â Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 220 Monday morning, which states no money will support the abortion industry and prohibits the expenditures of taxpayer dollars to abortion providers. The newly signed law also applies to any units of government in Idaho including state, county, public health districts and public schools and universities.
The bill s Statement of Purpose says âintentional non-compliance is subject to prosecution under the state s misuse of public funds statute.â
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates of Idaho (PPAA) oppose the new law and say HB 220 will negatively impact public health.
âWe condemn the actions of this legislature and its fixation with restricting access to health care. Furthermore, we condemn Gov. Little for signing the bill into law and disregarding Idahoansâ freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions. This bill is dangerous and short-sighted and wil