Idaho Proposition 1: The Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act
United for Yes is a campaign advocating for Idaho Proposition 1, formally known as the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, a citizen-led ballot initiative that would amend Idaho law to establish a right to reproductive freedom and privacy for Idahoans.
What the Initiative Covers
Proposition 1 would establish the right to make private reproductive health care decisions, covering contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage management, prenatal and postpartum care, childbirth, and abortion up to fetal viability (approximately 24 weeks' gestation) or in medical emergencies. It would also include liability protections for healthcare providers.
Background: Idaho's Abortion Ban
Idaho's trigger abortion ban took effect in August 2022 following the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. Since the ban, Idaho has seen a significant reduction in OBGYNs, closure of labor and delivery units, and increased difficulty in accessing basic medical care. The legislature did not act to amend the ban, prompting the citizen-led initiative effort.
Ballot Qualification
To qualify for the ballot, organizers were required to gather signatures equal to 6% of registered Idaho voters across at least 18 of Idaho's 35 legislative districts by April 30, 2026. Volunteers gathered over 110,000 signatures, qualifying the initiative in 20 legislative districts — a record for a qualified Idaho initiative. Proposition 1 officially qualified for the November 2026 general election ballot in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Yes vote on Proposition 1 mean?
A Yes vote means the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act becomes Idaho state law, establishing a right to reproductive freedom and privacy including abortion access up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies.
When did Idaho's abortion ban take effect?
Idaho's trigger abortion ban took effect in August 2022, following the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision, and resulted in a near-total ban on abortion with only narrow exceptions.
How many signatures were needed to qualify Proposition 1?
Organizers needed signatures equal to 6% of registered Idaho voters in at least 18 of Idaho's 35 legislative districts. The campaign collected over 110,000 signatures and qualified in 20 districts, setting an Idaho state record.