Question 1

What is SB 1059?

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EMBRYOS, FETUSES, AND PREBORN CHILDREN – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding applicability of the terms “embryo,” “fetus,” and “preborn child” in regards to a suit for wrongful death and the crimes of aggravated battery and homicide.. The 'Idaho Prenatal Equal Protection Act' extends criminal and civil protections to preborn children from fertilization, amending laws on wrongful death, aggravated battery, and homicide by defining 'preborn child' and removing abortion exemptions.

Question 2

What is the current status of SB 1059?

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The current status of SB 1059 is: Printed.

Question 3

Who sponsored SB 1059?

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SB 1059 was sponsored by STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, Sixty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2025, Legislative Co-sponsors, RS31837, Senator Shippy Representative Hawkins, Senator Kohl Representative Harris, Senator Zito Representative Leavitt, Senator Carlson Representative Cayler, Senator Zuiderveld Representative Rasor, Senator Foreman Representative Thompson, Representative Marmon, Representative Wisniewski, Representative Hostetler, Representative Scott, Representative Alfieri, Representative Tanner(13), S 1059.

Question 4

When was SB 1059 introduced?

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SB 1059 was introduced on February 6, 2025.

Question 5

Which chamber is SB 1059 in?

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SB 1059 originated in the Idaho Senate.

SB 1059: EMBRYOS, FETUSES, AND PREBORN CHILDREN – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding applicability of the terms “embryo,” “fetus,” and “preborn child” in regards to a suit for wrongful death and the crimes of aggravated battery and homicide.

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