H 312 revises Idaho's daycare licensing rules to update definitions, fees, safety standards, and training requirements. It clarifies terms like "daycare facility" (7+ children) and "daycare center" (13+ children), adjusts license fees based on facility size ($100-$325), and adds new safety rules for pools and firearms. The bill also introduces behavior management standards (new Section 39-1110A) and requires updated criminal history checks for staff. These changes directly affect daycare providers, owners, and operators statewide, with the law taking effect July 1, 2025.
Idaho's H 327 allows licensed nurses to delegate specific tasks to non-nurse healthcare workers, such as nursing assistants, provided those tasks don't require independent clinical judgment. The bill requires nurses to ensure delegated tasks are within the non-nurse's formal training and certification (verified by a national organization), and mandates ongoing nurse supervision. It directly affects healthcare facilities and staff by expanding task delegation protocols under defined safety conditions. The law becomes effective July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor in March 2025.
Idaho's S 1046 requires all public schools serving grades 5-12 to include specific human growth and development instruction starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill mandates that this instruction must include a 3-minute high-definition ultrasound video showing fetal organ development and a computer animation of pregnancy stages, presented in all biology, contraception, and STD/STI classes. It directly affects Idaho public school districts, charter schools, and specially chartered districts. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, as an emergency measure.
Idaho's H 330 changes rules for movie theaters selling beer and wine. It allows theaters built before January 1, 1950, or located in nationally registered historic buildings to sell alcohol if they held a valid license before January 1, 2006 (or July 1, 2025), and requires them to ban obscene or pornographic content. The bill also updates licensing applications for theaters to explicitly identify if they qualify under these historic provisions. This directly affects older or historic movie theaters seeking to sell beer/wine on-site.
This Idaho bill (S 1120) changes rules for temporarily placing people with neurocognitive disorders (such as dementia) in protective custody without a court order. It allows police or hospitals to detain someone only if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others due to their condition, but requires a court review within 24 hours. The person must be examined by a healthcare provider within 24 hours, and if not dangerous, they must be released. A court hearing must occur within 5 days, and they cannot be held in facilities used for criminal detention. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Idaho's H 83, the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act, creates new state penalties for illegal entry and reentry into Idaho. It defines "illegal alien" as someone verified by federal authorities as present in the U.S. unlawfully and "dangerous illegal alien" as someone with prior convictions for serious crimes. The bill makes first-time illegal entry a misdemeanor and subsequent entries a felony, with enforcement limited to cases where a person is detained for an unrelated crime. It also requires law enforcement to share immigration status information with federal authorities for public safety and allows cooperation through agreements like federal 287(g) programs.
Idaho's H 331 amends the public charter school facilities program to revise eligibility requirements and financial mechanisms for schools seeking bond financing for facility improvements. It requires qualifying schools to submit documentation proving financial stability (e.g., 3 years of good standing, 20% budget cap for facility costs, 1.2 debt service ratio), academic performance (or exemption for 100% at-risk schools), and unqualified audits. The bill mandates schools to deposit 12 months of debt payments into a restricted reserve account, intercept state education funds directly to bond trustees, and pay fees (0.5% at issuance, 0.075% annually) into a state program fund. This directly affects Idaho public charter schools seeking facility financing under the program, with changes effective July 1, 2025.
This Idaho bill (H 380) creates three new criminal offenses for severe sexual abuse of children, targeting specific age groups:
- **Aggravated lewd conduct with minors aged 13-15** (Section 18-1508B),
- **Aggravated lewd conduct with minors aged 12 or younger** (Section 18-1508C),
- And specifies **punishment for the latter offense** (Section 18-1508D).
It mandates a **25-year minimum prison sentence** for these crimes if *two or more* aggravating factors apply, such as prior sex offenses, use of force, position of trust (e.g., teacher or parent), or kidnapping. The bill also bars parole for offenders sentenced to fixed terms under these provisions (Section 18-1508E).
The law directly affects **children under 16** and **adults convicted of severe sexual abuse involving them**, with penalties designed to increase sentencing severity for repeat or high-risk offenses.
Idaho's H 311 establishes a licensing framework for video remote interpreting (VRI) providers, directly affecting interpreters and organizations offering sign language interpretation via video technology. The bill amends Idaho Code by adding new definitions for "video remote interpreting provider" and "video remote interpreting services" and creates Section 54-2916B to govern these providers. It requires VRI providers to register and comply with licensing standards, while exempting certain school-based professionals with existing certifications. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, aiming to standardize remote interpretation quality for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents.
Idaho bill H 235 creates a new "Appeal to Heaven" specialty license plate program. It adds Section 49-420T to Idaho Code, establishing this plate as an option for vehicle owners. Purchasers pay a $35 initial fee and a $25 annual fee, with both fees deposited into the state highway account to cover program administration costs. This plate is available to Idaho residents who choose to buy it, alongside other existing specialty plates.
This Idaho bill (H 158) protects journalists by adding a new law (Section 9-714) that prevents courts from forcing them to reveal their news sources or unpublished materials like notes or communications during legal cases. It directly affects journalists and news organizations in Idaho, covering print, digital, radio, and TV outlets. The law includes exceptions only for cases involving national security or imminent physical harm. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.
This Idaho bill (H 290) revises immunization requirements for childcare and schools. It updates vaccine schedules for school attendance (e.g., requiring specific doses of DTaP, MMR, and meningococcal vaccines for different grade levels) and clarifies exemption processes for medical or religious reasons. The bill repeals outdated sections about exemptions and the Immunization Policy Commission, and nullifies two administrative rules (IDAPA 16.02.11 and 16.02.15). Schools must now submit annual immunization reports by November 1, and daycare facilities must verify immunizations within 14 days of enrollment. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
