Idaho Supreme Court approves state officials’ re-drafted abortion ballot initiative language

Initiative supporters with Idahoans United for Women and Families object to new language. One justice dissents. Bonneville County residents cast their votes during the May 21, 2024, primary election at The Waterfront Event Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. (Photo by Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun) The Idaho Supreme Court ruled Sunday that revised explanations of the effects of voting for or against a proposed abortion rights initiative may appear on the November general election ballot. The 4-1 opinion came after the court previously ruled on Friday that drafted statements by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Secretary of State Phil McGrane did not comply with a state law requiring a clear and concise statement of the effects of “yes” and “no” votes. The proposed initiative, drafted by the group Idahoans United for Women and Families, would repeal Idaho’s abortion ban, allowing abortions up to fetal viability or beyond in cases of a medical emergency.

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