Idaho's S 1151 establishes the Idaho Travel Insurance Act, creating new regulations for travel insurance sold within the state. The bill defines key terms (like "eligible groups" covering schools, employers, tour operators, and travel clubs), sets standards for travel insurance policies, and establishes rules for premium taxes and sales practices. It repeals outdated provisions about travel insurance registration, policy types, and producer responsibilities while clarifying that the new rules supersede general insurance laws for travel coverage. The act directly affects travel insurance companies, agents, and groups or individuals purchasing travel protection plans in Idaho.
H 349 requires Idaho school districts and public charter schools to address student online harassment by establishing a clear process for reporting and disciplining inappropriate online behavior directed at school employees or specific school community members (like students, parents, or volunteers). The bill defines "inappropriate online behavior" as harassment, threats, bullying, or discriminatory content via internet, mobile devices, or social media, whether occurring during or outside school hours. Schools must investigate reports, notify parents, and impose proportional discipline - including warnings, behavior programs, suspensions, or expulsion - after confirming the behavior. The law does not prevent affected individuals from pursuing other legal remedies.
Idaho's H 353 establishes rules for how drug manufacturers provide financial assistance to patients for prescription drugs covered under health insurance plans. It requires manufacturers to provide full assistance until a patient meets their out-of-pocket cost-sharing (like deductibles), prohibits discontinuing coupons mid-year, and mandates annual reporting to the state insurance department on assistance programs. The law applies to health plans effective January 2027 and excludes situations where a covered generic or biosimilar drug is medically appropriate. It does not apply to assistance for patients without insurance, which must be offered on terms at least as favorable as for insured individuals.
This Idaho bill (S 1152) establishes a process for the state to accept federal requests transferring jurisdiction over civilian offenders (both adults and juveniles) from U.S. military authorities to Idaho courts on military lands. It requires federal entities to submit detailed property descriptions, current jurisdiction details, and proof of authority in written requests, which the governor must review and approve. Transfers become effective only after filing with the Idaho Secretary of State and county land records offices, without overriding existing federal jurisdiction or affecting other agreements. The bill directly affects how Idaho handles legal cases involving civilians on military bases, effective July 2025.
This bill requires Idaho local governments (cities and counties) to publish detailed building permit requirements online and in physical form. It sets strict 10-business-day timelines for reviewing applications - requiring local governments to notify applicants of missing documents within 10 days if incomplete, and to confirm completeness within 10 days of receiving a complete application. If a public hearing is needed, local governments must schedule it within 45 business days after the application is deemed complete. The law directly affects local permitting offices and anyone applying for building permits, aiming to increase transparency and reduce delays in the approval process.
Idaho's S 1089 replaces outdated waste tire disposal laws with a new comprehensive recycling system. It directly affects retail tire dealers (who pay a recycling fee), recyclers (requiring minimum annual processing volumes), and local governments (responsible for enforcing storage rules). Key provisions include: banning unpermitted storage of over 200 tires (defined as "abandoned" sites), establishing a recycling fee to fund remediation of illegal tire piles (like the 22 identified statewide), creating a dedicated fund for cleanup and enforcement, and requiring annual legislative reports. The bill also sets penalties for violations and defines terms like "beneficial reuse" for tire-derived products.
This Idaho bill (H 44) updates school policies to address harassment, intimidation, and bullying. It requires public school districts and charter schools to annually share anti-bullying information with staff, parents, and students; provide ongoing staff training; and create policies with graduated consequences (like counseling or restorative practices) for bullying incidents. Schools must also report bullying-related suspensions to parents, law enforcement if criminal activity is suspected, and submit annual incident data to the state education department. The bill would take effect July 1, 2025, if passed, but it failed to advance in the legislature (13-21 vote) in March 2025.
Idaho's H 131 requires blood collection organizations to ask donors about their COVID-19 or mRNA vaccine history and to clearly label blood from vaccinated donors. It gives patients receiving non-emergency blood transfusions the right to request blood based on the donor's vaccination status, if available. The bill mandates disclosure, labeling, and patient choice while specifying that these rules apply in non-emergency medical situations. It declares an emergency and takes effect on July 1, 2025. The law directly affects blood donors, blood collection facilities, and patients needing transfusions.
Idaho's H 301 amends state procurement laws to clarify definitions, update budget request requirements, and revise bidding procedures for state agencies. It establishes a $250,000 threshold for requiring competitive bids on property purchases, defines key terms like "request for proposal," and adds new rules for soliciting bids (e.g., Section 67-9208A). The bill directly affects state departments and offices that procure goods or services, requiring them to submit detailed budget requests for major acquisitions and follow updated ethics and disclosure rules. These changes streamline procurement processes without creating new funding or altering state spending limits.
This Idaho bill allows owners of individual life insurance policies with a face value exceeding $50,000 to request that notices of policy lapse or termination due to nonpayment of premiums be sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) instead of standard mail. To make this request, policy owners must submit a written request to their insurer at least 90 days before the expected lapse, and the insurer must acknowledge it in writing. The insurer is then required to send the certified mail notice at least 10 days before the lapse to both the policy owner and their designated contact, if provided. If the certified mail is undeliverable or refused, the insurer has no further obligation under this provision.
Idaho's S 1053 amends state law to require landowners adjacent to federally managed lands to solely erect and maintain fences preventing livestock from entering their private property. This replaces the previous shared responsibility for fence upkeep between neighboring landowners with a new rule making the private landowner fully liable for fence costs and maintenance along federal boundaries. The bill specifically targets landowners who want to stop livestock from federal lands from entering their property, shifting the financial burden entirely to them. It also includes a technical correction to the existing fence law and declares an emergency to expedite implementation.
H 348 requires local governments in Idaho to issue conditional use permits for new energy facilities (like solar or wind projects) under existing land use laws. It mandates that permit holders must first offer to sell generated electricity to Idaho-based electric suppliers at current market prices before selling to out-of-state providers. Permits failing to include this requirement are void, and the law expires on July 1, 2030. The bill directly affects local planning boards, energy developers, and Idaho utility companies by creating a specific procurement process for facility-generated power.
