Social Policy
Idaho Social Issues Guide 2026
Idaho social policy at a glance: abortion laws, gun regulations, LGBTQ+ protections, marijuana status, and how these issues shape the 2026 elections.
Total Ban
Abortion Status
Very Permissive
Gun Laws
No Protections
LGBTQ+ Rights
$7.25 (federal)
Minimum Wage
Abortion Laws in Idaho
Total Ban
Defense of Life Act (2022 trigger law)
Total ban with narrow exceptions
Gun Laws in Idaho
Very Permissive
Permitless carry; no red flag law; very permissive
LGBTQ+ Rights in Idaho
No Protections
No anti-discrimination protections; anti-trans youth laws
Other Key Issues
| Marijuana | Only state bordering recreational states with zero legalization |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 (federal) |
2026 Political Context
Idaho is one of the most conservative states on social issues and is unlikely to change given its deep-red political alignment and rapid population growth from conservative migration.