COUNTY JAILS – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding per diem costs of state prisoners in county jails.

This bill revises Idaho's payment system for counties housing state prisoners in county jails. It increases the daily per diem rate from $55-$150 for the first seven days to $75-$200 per inmate thereafter, and requires the state to cover all medical/dental expenses for these prisoners. Counties must submit billing every 60 days, with the state required to pay within 60 days of receipt. The changes apply retroactively to January 1, 2025, affecting all counties currently housing state prisoners under this arrangement.