Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas writes that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that protect contraception, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage

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Is abortion legal in Idaho? Yes.

Yes. Abortion is legal in Idaho. However, abortion is restricted in Idaho and other states. Right now, abortion is legal in Idaho until “viability,” which is the stage of pregnancy when a fetus has developed enough that it is able to survive outside the uterus with medical help. It usually happens around 24 to 26 weeks of pregnancy. To figure out how far along you are in pregnancy, count from the first day of your last period.

Because of a new law, abortion may be banned completely in Idaho starting July 24, 2022.

If your pregnancy has not reached “viability”, it is legal for you to get an abortion in Idaho. Viability is the stage of pregnancy when a fetus has developed enough that it is able to survive outside the uterus with medical help. It usually happens around 24 to 26 weeks of pregnancy, but it depends on how the fetus is developing and can be different for every pregnancy. A health care provider can determine whether a pregnancy has reached viability. Although Idaho allows abortion until viability, many providers stop offering abortion earlier in pregnancy.

If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must give you permission to get an abortion in Idaho. If getting the permission of a parent or guardian is not an option for you, you can seek a judicial bypass. A judicial bypass allows you to waive the requirement for parental involvement. If you’re a minor who would like help navigating the judicial bypass process, contact the If/When/How Judicial Bypass (JB) Helpline. To contact the JB Helpline, call 844-868-2812 or submit a request online.

Other Idaho laws may make it more difficult to access abortion care in Idaho.

It’s legal for you to leave Idaho and get an abortion out of state.

Use our abortion provider search to find a provider. If you’re having trouble getting an appointment or need other help related to getting an abortion, call the NAF (National Abortion Federation) Hotline at 1-800-772-9100.