Prop One Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idaho Proposition 1?

Proposition 1 is the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, a citizen-led ballot initiative that would restore commonsense, lifesaving exceptions to Idaho's abortion ban, that were eliminated by the state's trigger abortion ban in 2022.

How did Idaho Proposition 1 qualify for the ballot?

Proposition 1 qualified for the November 2026 ballot after volunteers gathered over 110,000 signatures across all of Idaho, meeting the threshold of 6% of registered voters in at least 18 of Idaho's 35 legislative districts, ultimately qualifying in 20 districts, a state record.

When is Idaho Proposition 1 up for election?

Proposition 1 will be voted on November 3, 2026.

How do I register to vote?

Idahoans can register to vote online until October 23 at VoteIdaho.gov/voter-registration or in person at the polls on Election Day or at early voting locations. Voters can check their voter registration status, and learn more about voting at votertools.voteidaho.gov before Election Day on November 3rd.

Where do I find my polling place in Idaho?

Idahoans can find their polling location at votertools.voteidaho.gov.

What does a “yes” vote on Prop 1 do?

A “yes” vote means the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act becomes Idaho state law, establishing reasonable exceptions to Idaho's abortion ban in medical emergencies in order for doctors to save lives.

What does a “no” vote on Prop 1 do?

A “no” vote on Prop 1 in Idaho would keep the status quo, meaning pregnant women's lives will continue to be put on the line in medical emergencies.

Why we recommend voting “yes”

We recommend voting “yes” on Proposition 1 on November 3 because women and families should be protected when dire medical emergencies arise. Voting “yes” and making the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act become law is the only way we can ensure there are lifesaving exceptions and allow doctors to act.

What is United for Yes?

United for Yes is the campaign for Idahoans United for Women and Families, a nonpartisan Idaho 501(c)(4) organization working to pass the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act as Proposition 1 on the November 2026 Idaho ballot.

What is the full text of Proposition 1 in Idaho?

Idahoans can view the full text of Proposition 1, or the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, here before Election Day on November 3.

Why do we need this initiative?

For nearly 50 years, Idahoans had the personal liberty to make private medical decisions — including regulated, legal access to abortion—with their doctors, not politicians. Three years ago, Idaho's trigger ban ended that, and we can see in the data: criminalizing doctors has consequences. We've lost 43% of our practicing obstetricians in just three years.1 This is causing care shortages and long wait times for every patient, not to mention heartbreaking stories from women who have been airlifted out of the state in order to receive life-stabilizing care. It doesn't have to be like this.

What does this initiative do?

This initiative will restore Idaho to the pre-ban standard, including:

  • Decriminalizing abortion up to fetal viability
  • Decriminalizing abortion in cases of medical emergency/ fatal fetal diagnosis
  • Protecting access to birth control, emergency contraception like Plan B, and fertility treatments like IVF
  • Entitling every Idahoan to make decisions about reproductive health privately

How much will it cost?

This initiative will not increase costs for the State of Idaho nor taxpayers. Law prohibits taxpayer funds to pay for abortions: this law does not change that.2

The initiative does not change Idaho's current parental consent law (SB1329) which requires parental consent for any medical care, including a band-aid at school.

Does this mean that doctors/care providers would be forced to perform abortions?

No. The initiative expressly protects freedom of conscience for any healthcare provider.3

Why can we pass this initiative in a very conservative place like Idaho?

Conservative states across the country – including Missouri, Montana, and Kentucky – have voted for similar laws restoring reproductive rights. Our polling is clear that a broad majority of Idahoans do not agree that the government should control private medical decisions, including abortion. While we all have different personal beliefs about abortion, 69% of Idaho voters agree that we ought not impose those on others.4

Sources

  1. McEachern JE, Traylor TA, Roman D. “Change in Number of OB/GYN Physicians Practicing Obstetrics After the Dobbs Decision.” JAMA Network Open. 2025;8(7):e2524893. View the study. ↩
  2. Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, § 39-803(4)(b). Read the provision. ↩
  3. Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, § 39-803(4)(d), preserving the freedom-of-conscience protections in Section 18-611, Idaho Code. Read the provision. ↩
  4. Idahoans United for Women & Families polling roundup. View the polling (PDF). ↩