Idaho Governor Signs Bill Banning Abortion, Family Can Sue Doctors If They Perform The Procedure After 6 Weeks

Idaho became the first U.S. state to authorize a law modeled after the current legislation passed in Texas that bans abortions after six weeks, before many women know they’re pregnant.

The new law also allows the father, grandparents, siblings, uncles, or aunts of the baby to sue a medical provider who performs the procedure.

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“I stand in solidarity with all Idahoans who seek to protect the lives of preborn babies,” Little wrote in a letter to Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, president of the state Senate.

However, the implied worries about whether the law is constitutional and whether it would prevail challenges in court.

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“While I support the pro-life policy in this legislation, I fear the novel civil enforcement mechanism will, in short order, be proven both unconstitutional and unwise,” Little wrote.

The law will go into effect, but opponents babe spoke out saying they are already formulating ways to challenge the bill.