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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person may not perform an abortion on a pregnant woman when a fetal heartbeat has been detected, except in the case of a medical emergency, in the case of rape as defined in section 18-6101, Idaho Code, or in the case of incest as described in section 18-6601, Idaho Code. In the case of rape or incest:
(a) If the woman is not a minor or subject to guardianship, then, prior to the performance of the abortion, the woman has reported the act of rape or incest to a law enforcement agency and provided a copy of such report to the physician who is to perform the abortion; or
(b) If the woman is a minor or subject to guardianship, then, prior to the performance of the abortion, the woman or her parent or guardian has reported the act of rape or incest to a law enforcement agency or child protective services and a copy of such report have been provided to the physician who is to perform the abortion.
(2) Nothing in this section recognizes a right to abortion before a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Idaho Statutes Title 18. Crimes and Punishments § 18-8804. Abortion following detection of a fetal heartbeat prohibited - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/id/title-18-crimes-and-punishments/id-st-sect-18-8804/
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