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H 367

HUMAN PERSONHOOD ACT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding human personhood.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025) Introduced by Dale Hawkins

House Bill H 367 grants personhood to preborn children in Idaho, ensuring their right to life from conception while protecting women from legal repercussions.

Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
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Bill Summary · H 367

Summary of House Bill H 367: Human Personhood Act

Purpose and Intent

House Bill H 367, titled the Human Personhood Act, aims to establish the legal recognition of personhood for preborn children in the state of Idaho. The bill seeks to affirm that human life begins at conception and that preborn children possess inherent rights, including the right to life. This legislation is intended to ensure that all laws within the state are interpreted in a manner that acknowledges and protects the personhood of preborn children.

Key Provisions

The bill introduces several significant provisions, which include:

  1. Short Title: The act is officially referred to as the "Human Personhood Act."

  2. Definitions:

    • Conception: Defined as the fertilization of a human egg by a sperm cell, resulting in a living human zygote.
    • Human Being: Defined as a member of the Homo sapien species from the moment of conception until death.
    • Personhood: Defined as the state of being a human being, endowed with unalienable rights, including the right to life.

  3. Recognition of Human Personhood:

    • The state recognizes that human existence begins at conception, granting full personhood and rights to preborn children.
    • State policy will prioritize the protection of the right to life for every human being.
    • Laws must be interpreted to extend the rights and privileges of personhood to preborn children at all developmental stages.

  4. Legal Protections:

    • No laws or policies may be enacted that deny or undermine the personhood of preborn children.
    • The bill explicitly states that it does not create a cause of action against women for indirectly harming their preborn child through lack of care or prenatal programs.

  5. Severability Clause: If any provision of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

  6. Emergency Clause: The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Affected Parties

The legislation primarily affects:
- Preborn Children: Recognizing them as persons with rights from the moment of conception.
- Women: While the bill protects the rights of preborn children, it also clarifies that women will not face legal repercussions for actions that may indirectly affect their preborn child.

Fiscal Impact

According to the fiscal note attached to the bill, there is no expected increase or decrease in revenue or additional expenditures at the state or local government levels, indicating that the bill will have no fiscal impact.

Legislative Timeline

  • Introduced: March 4, 2025
  • Reported Printed: March 5, 2025
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2025

This summary provides an overview of House Bill H 367, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impact on individuals and the legal landscape in Idaho.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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