BOISE, Idaho, April 8, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) — A bill that protects most unborn children once their heartbeats are detectable has been approved by Idaho’s Senate.
Idaho’s “Heartbeat Bill” — Senate Bill 1183 — was sponsored by Republican State Sen. Patti Anne Lodge, and passed in a 28-7 vote on Tuesday. It will next be considered by the Idaho House of Representatives.
According to the Associated Press (AP), Lodge said on the Senate floor that a fetal heartbeat is a sign that life exists and that she believes the state has a compelling interest in protecting that life. Lodge added that the bill could help families who are hoping to adopt children.
“A woman can give birth and continue her life goals,” the state senator stated. “It is a humane act to protect those who are unable to speak for themselves.”
Lodge emphasized, too, that Idaho women in crisis pregnancies should be offered the help that is already available in the state. “A woman’s life is valuable, and if they’re in a traumatic situation we need to reach out to them with our love and support,” she said.
Idaho’s heartbeat bill protects almost all babies from abortion once their hearts begin
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