ID H0579

Adds Section 44-203 to Idaho Code establishing employee right to confidentiality and privacy concerning personal medical information.

Prohibits employers from requiring disclosure of personal medical information except when necessary for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, Chapter 59 Title 67 Idaho Code, or other relevant federal or state law.

Allows employers to require medical information disclosure only if necessary to determine whether employee can perform essential job requirements and the employer identified the specific information required at or immediately before hiring with employee agreement.

Defines "personal medical information" as information related to medical or dental condition, diagnosis, treatment, operation, procedure, medication, immunization, genetic modulation, inoculation, or similar information, excluding employer drug or alcohol testing results.

Declares an emergency and makes the act effective upon passage and approval.