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ID H0414

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new Idaho Code section 67-5909B allowing any person to refuse medical treatment of any kind based on their religious beliefs.

  • Prohibits governmental entities, employers, and other entities from questioning the sincerity of religious beliefs claimed by a person seeking a medical exemption.

  • Permits government, employers, and other entities to adopt forms documenting religious exemption claims and may require waivers releasing them from liability or responsibility for the person's refusal of medical treatment.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide a religious exemption for any mandated medical treatment.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

11/16/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs11/16/2021
State Affairs11/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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