ID H0298

Declares as Idaho public policy that individuals have the right to choose or decline any mode of securing health care services without federal penalty, and that employers may freely decide whether to offer health insurance coverage.

Prohibits Idaho state departments, agencies, and political subdivisions from enforcing, implementing, or accepting funds related to discretionary provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-152), excluding Medicaid requirements.

Requires state entities to submit written verification to the Division of Financial Management and Legislative Council at least 60 days before implementing any PPACA provision, including the specific federal citation, confirmation of mandatory nature, and detailed plain language explanation of anticipated effects.

Allows the governor to issue an executive order further restricting PPACA implementation upon finding by any federal appeals court that PPACA is unconstitutional.

Provisions of Sections 2 and 3 expire and become null and void on July 1, 2012, while Section 1 remains in effect; act is declared an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.