BOISE, Idaho – After clearing both legislative chambers, Idaho could become the first state in the country, according to Planned Parenthood, to criminally charge those who help pregnant minors get an abortion across state lines without parental consent.
If convicted, the penalty could be two to five years in prison under the bill passed by the Idaho Senate Thursday.
Neighboring Oregon, Montana, Washington and Wyoming currently allow abortions with varying levels of restrictions.
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