Idaho's H 792 revises sales tax exemption rules for occasional sales and small sellers. It clarifies that home yard sales are exempt only if an individual sells under $5,000 total annually (up from no limit), and defines "small sellers" as Idaho residents with under $5,000 in annual sales who don’t collect state sales tax. The bill excludes sales of vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, boats, aircraft, and snowmobiles from these exemptions. It also updates technical references in tax code sections 63-3622K and 63-3622XX (formerly 63-3622YY) to align with current law. The bill affects individual sellers and small-scale vendors, not businesses.
HCR 27 is a concurrent resolution honoring Idaho civilians who served on Wake Island during World War II. It recognizes 225 Idaho residents employed by Morrison-Knudsen to build a U.S. naval base who later fought during the Japanese siege, including 32 who died (5 during the battle, 10 executed as POWs, and 17 who died in POW camps). The resolution formally acknowledges their sacrifice and service, noting they were later recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for veterans' benefits. This is a commemorative measure with no policy or funding changes, solely expressing legislative recognition.
This Idaho bill (S 1346) establishes a two-year moratorium on using human gene therapy products for immunizations in children under 18 and pregnant women. It directly affects healthcare providers and manufacturers who administer such therapies for infectious diseases, prohibiting all routes of administration under this category. Key provisions define "human gene therapy products" broadly (including modified cells and genetic materials) but exclude cancer treatments, genetic disorder therapies, and approved clinical trials. The moratorium requires legislative review of safety data before renewal and includes specific exemptions for compassionate use or clinical trials. The bill aims to pause experimental gene-based immunizations pending safety evaluation.
This Idaho bill (H 494) establishes a new standardized system for background checks conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare. It requires fingerprint-based checks for specific groups working with vulnerable populations - including childcare workers, home health aides, mental health providers, foster care staff, and others with direct access to children or elderly individuals - to verify criminal history and disqualifying records. The bill defines key terms, sets confidentiality rules for check results, authorizes fees for applicants, and repeals outdated provisions. It directly affects applicants in over 25 specific categories of care and service roles under Idaho's health and welfare programs.
H 507 updates Idaho's military justice system by revising outdated terminology to be gender-neutral and clarifying procedures for handling misconduct. It modifies rules around restraining military personnel, adjusts disciplinary actions short of court-martial, and updates requirements for legal officers (judge advocates) serving in the state military. These changes directly affect Idaho National Guard members, state military personnel on active duty, and their legal advisors under Idaho law. The bill modernizes legal language and processes without altering core military justice outcomes.
This bill (H 491) expands legal protection for people who provide emergency first aid without compensation. It ensures individuals offering good-faith first aid - including mental health or suicide crisis support - in accidents or emergencies cannot be sued for civil damages, unless proven grossly negligent. The immunity ends when care is transferred to a hospital, medical professional, or ambulance staff. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all Idaho residents receiving such aid.
This bill amends Idaho Code Section 67-7028 to clarify that county sheriffs and deputy sheriffs are primarily responsible for enforcing the Safe Boating Act. It specifies that law enforcement officers may stop and board vessels based on reasonable suspicion of a violation. The change directly affects sheriffs (as enforcers) and boaters (subject to enforcement actions), but does not alter prohibited boating activities or penalties. The amendment takes effect July 1, 2026, after being declared an emergency.
H 562 amends Idaho's insurance laws to update notice requirements for insurers when canceling or not renewing commercial property and liability insurance policies. The bill requires insurers to provide policyholders with specific advance notice (30-60 days for most cancellations, 45-60 days for nonrenewals) based on the reason, including 10 days for nonpayment of premium. It also mandates written notice 30 days before any premium increase exceeding 10% due to rate changes, deductibles, or reduced coverage. These changes directly affect Idaho commercial insurers and their business policyholders. The bill does not alter the grounds for cancellation but clarifies the timing and content of required notices.
This Idaho bill amends reckless driving laws to clarify specific dangerous driving scenarios: it adds penalties for exceeding speed limits by 20+ mph in school/construction zones and for passing when sight distance is restricted. It also creates "inattentive driving" as a separate, lesser offense (max $300 fine or 90 days jail) for less severe cases, while maintaining stricter penalties for true reckless driving (up to $2,000 fine or 1 year jail for repeat offenses within 5 years). The bill directly affects drivers who commit these specific violations, particularly repeat offenders. The changes aim to better categorize driving behaviors and adjust penalties accordingly, with the law taking effect July 1, 2026.
This bill creates a new excise tax on international money transfers originating in Idaho, charging a $5 fee plus 4% on amounts over $500 for each transaction. The tax applies to individuals sending money to recipients outside the United States through various methods like wire transfers or electronic payments, but exempts transactions where the sender uses their own bank account or can prove U.S. legal residence with valid identification. Money transmission companies must collect and remit the tax quarterly to the state, while senders receive receipts that explain how they can claim a refund or tax credit. The state tax commission will distribute the collected revenue, with amounts used for refunds going to the state refund account and the remainder funding the general fund.
This bill establishes protections against "medical kidnapping," which it defines as the wrongful removal of children or vulnerable adults from their parents or guardians by law enforcement or social workers when a parent questions or denies medical intervention. The law grants parents final decision-making authority over their children's medical care and prohibits reporting or investigating parental choices as child abuse unless there is clear and convincing evidence of negligence or malicious intent. It also creates a private right of action for vulnerable adults who suffer medical kidnapping and requires medical facilities to respect parental wishes regarding treatment and the freedom to leave if mistreatment is suspected.
This bill allows Idaho correctional officials to release certain illegal alien offenders from state custody before their sentences end, transferring them to federal immigration authorities for deportation. It applies only to individuals with fixed-term sentences, excluding those facing life imprisonment or the death penalty, and requires a final deportation order from the U.S. Attorney General before release can occur. Released offenders remain subject to their original sentences, with any remaining time tolled until they are arrested again or return to the United States illegally, and they must continue to pay court-ordered restitution. The law also mandates that victims receive written notice before release and prohibits future conditional release for anyone who illegally reenters the country. The provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.
