Amends existing law to revise the definition of “abortion” and to provide that certain actions and attempts shall not be considered criminal abortions.

This legislation amends Idaho Code, Section 18-622 to eliminate the trigger provision and change the affirmative defense structure of the law into an objective standard. Specific exceptions with regard to life threatening conditions are also further defined. The legislation also provides additional clarifying language with regard to the reporting standard on rape and incest.