Idaho § 18-8708 - Use of Public Facilities and Assets for Abortion Prohibited
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-8708 — Use of Public Facilities and Assets for Abortion Prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-8708. Use of Public Facilities and Assets for Abortion Prohibited
(1) No public institution, public facility, public equipment, or other physical asset owned, leased, or controlled by this state, a county, a city, a public health district, a public school district, or any local political subdivision or agency thereof shall be used for the purpose of providing, performing, or participating in an abortion.
(2) No public institution or facility shall lease, sell, or permit the subleasing of its facilities or property to any physician or health care facility for use in the provision or performance of abortion.
(3) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall not apply to:
(a) An abortion performed when the life of the mother is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself;
(b) A hospital, as defined in section 39-1301 , Idaho Code; or
(c) A contract or commercial transaction that is subject to a federal law related to medicaid.
[18-8708, added 2021, ch. 334, sec. 1, p. 1017.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-8708
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-8708 cover?
Section 18-8708 ("Use of Public Facilities and Assets for Abortion Prohibited") 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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