Idaho § 18-601 - Interpretation of state statutes and the state constitution
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-601 — Interpretation of state statutes and the state constitution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-601. Interpretation of state statutes and the state constitution
The supreme court of the United States having held in the case of "Planned Parenthood v. Casey" that the states have a "profound interest" in preserving the life of preborn children, Idaho hereby expresses the fundamental importance of that "profound interest" and it is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state that all state statutes, rules and constitutional provisions shall be interpreted to prefer, by all legal means, live childbirth over abortion.
[18-601, added 2001, ch. 273, sec. 1, p. 996.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-601
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-601 cover?
Section 18-601 ("Interpretation of state statutes and the state constitution") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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