Idaho governor signs "fetal heartbeat" abortion ban bill

Of note: "The bill contains a 'trigger provision,' which means it wouldn’t go into effect unless a federal appeals court somewhere in the country upholds similar legislation from another state," AP writes.

The big picture: The law states that doctors who perform abortion procedures after a fetal heartbeat is audible could face up to five years in prison.

• It does allow for exceptions in cases of rape, incest or medical emergency.
• But, but, but: The exceptions may only be applied if "the woman has reported the act of rape or incest to a law enforcement agency and provided a copy of such report to the physician."
• Idaho law does not allow police reports to be released during active investigations, per AP.

What they're saying: Planned Parenthood tweeted after Little signed the measure on Tuesday, saying: "Let's be clear: Nothing changes today or in the future. Abortion is still legal in Idaho, even after six weeks."

• "This is a trigger law that would ONLY begin IF a similar ban is upheld in a separate court. And, of course, we'll sue to stop it then."

Zoom out: Other states are pursuing similar legislation.

• Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed several abortion-related bills on onday, including one stating that doctors who perform abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected can be charged with homicide, The Hill reported.