At the time, any suggestion that the ban could harm pregnant people was quickly brushed off by the bill’s sponsor, Republican Sen. Todd Lakey, who said during one debate that the health of the mother “weighs less, yes, than the life of the child.”
Lawsuit that challenges Idaho's broad abortion ban can move forward, judge rules
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“I think most of you will recall during the special session we passed a qualified immunity bill,” Republican Sen. Todd Lakey said during debate on the Senate floor.
Coronavirus liability shield heads to Idaho governor's desk
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