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's abortion ban to establish commonsense, lifesaving exceptions to save lives.
What the Initiative Covers
Proposition 1 would establish reasonable, lifesaving exceptions to the abortion ban in Idaho so that doctors can save lives in medical emergencies.
Read the complete certified text of Proposition 1, including all definitions and the official ballot titles.
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 reasonable exceptions to Idaho's abortion ban in medical emergencies in order for doctors to save lives.
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 ban on abortion.
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.