Is abortion legal in Idaho?
Nearby States: Oregon, Montana, Washington
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Heavily Restricted
Abortion heavily restricted at all stages of pregnancy
Civil penalties (money) for providing or performing an abortion
Crime to help someone under age 18 travel out of state to get an abortion
Heavily Restricted
- As of 2026, abortion is not against the law for the pregnant person in Idaho.
- Healthcare professionals inside Idaho cannot provide abortions except:
- to save the life of the pregnant person; or
- for a pregnancy that is the result of rape or incest that have been reported to law enforcement. This is only an option in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
- No matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided.
Helping someone under age 18 years old
- On December 2, 2024, a federal appeals court allowed part of Idaho’s ban on abortion support to go back into effect. Except for a parent or legal guardian supporting their child, it is a crime for anyone in Idaho to provide transportation or housing to an Idahoan under age 18 so they can get an abortion in another state.
- It is not a crime to give young people information about their legal rights or how they can get an abortion in or out of Idaho.
- This court challenge is not over. This means there could still be changes to the law, so please check here for updates.
- If you are thinking about helping someone you care about get an abortion in Idaho, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer. You can also learn more about supporting someone who needs an abortion under Abortion Pills on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
Civil consequences
- In Idaho, the father, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle of the “preborn child” can sue someone who performs or provides an abortion in civil court for $20,000 or more.
Are abortion pills by mail and self-managed abortion legal in Idaho?
- Many people order abortion pills by mail to end a pregnancy at home. These pills can come from healthcare providers licensed in other states. People also order abortion pills by mail without the help of a healthcare provider.
- Under Idaho law, it is not a crime for pregnant people to end your own pregnancy with abortion pills or by any other method. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different.
- If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure online form to speak with a lawyer.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first.
To find an abortion fund, go to:
Heavily Restricted
Abortions are not being provided at any stage of pregnancy in Idaho, except:
- to save the life of the pregnant person; or
- for a pregnancy that is the result of rape or incest that have been reported to law enforcement. This is only an option in the first trimester of pregnancy.
But no matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first.
To find an abortion fund, go to: