Proposition 1State law · Citizen initiative
Reproductive freedom and privacy
Explain it like I'm 5
This would give people a state-law right to make private choices about pregnancy, birth control, fertility care, and abortion. Abortion would generally be allowed until fetal viability, and later when needed for a medical emergency.
Yes vote
Creating a statutory right to reproductive freedom and privacy, including abortion before fetal viability and later in medical emergencies.
No vote
Idaho's current reproductive-health and abortion laws would remain in place.
The question to ask yourself
Should Idaho replace its current near-total abortion restrictions with a statutory right to reproductive decisions, including abortion before fetal viability?
The case for
- It lets patients and health care providers make reproductive decisions with greater legal protection.
- The measure covers contraception, fertility care, miscarriage care, childbirth, and abortion.
- Supporters say it gives doctors clearer protection when urgent care is needed.
Backed by: Idahoans United for Women & Families, Idaho Democratic Party, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
The case against
- It would prevent enforcement of some current abortion restrictions before fetal viability.
- Opponents say the broad language could create uncertainty about parental-consent and other existing rules.
- Opponents believe Idaho law should provide stronger legal protection for fetal life.
Opposed by: Stop Prop 1, Too Extreme for Idaho PAC, Idaho Family Policy Center, Idaho Chooses Life, Right to Life Idaho, Idaho Republican Party, Gov. Brad Little, Attorney General Raúl Labrador
- Money
- The filed fiscal statement says there would be no tax-revenue impact and likely state costs below $20,000 per year.
- Don't be misled
- It is misleading to say the measure allows abortion for any reason until birth, because it permits post-viability regulation except for medical emergencies.