Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposal that would increase reporting requirements for abortion providers is headed to the Idaho governor's desk for his consideration.
The measure cleared the Senate on a 21-14 vote Wednesday after lengthy debate.
Supporters, which include several anti-abortion groups, say the measure is necessary to ensure abortions are provided safely.
The bill outlines a list of abortion complications that must be reported. This includes complications like infection, blood clots and hemorrhaging — as well as reporting of depression, anxiety and sleeping disorders.
The abortion provider and facility where the abortion was performed must also be reported.
The state would compile the information for an annual report and make it available to the Legislature and the public.
Similar proposal have already been introduced in Indiana and Arizona this year.
Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
