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North Idaho reps propose health exemptions to abortion law

by LAURA GUIDO/Coeur d'Alene Press
| March 22, 2025 1:00 AM

BOISE — Two North Idaho lawmakers are hoping to amend Idaho’s abortion bans to address Idaho’s doctor shortage.

Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint, and Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, on Friday presented a draft bill that would provide for a health exception — rather than just to prevent the death of the mother — and include more definitions around when the procedure would be allowed.

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