ID H0613

Creates the Occupational Licensing Protection Act as a new chapter in Idaho Code, establishing protections for healthcare providers and pharmacists regarding coronavirus treatment recommendations and vaccination status in occupational licensing matters.

Prohibits licensing authorities from revoking, suspending, or failing to renew licenses for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses based solely on their recommendations to patients regarding coronavirus treatment, including prescribing FDA-unapproved drugs, provided the provider exercised independent medical judgment and obtained informed consent.

Prevents pharmacists from being disciplined for dispensing FDA-unapproved drugs prescribed for coronavirus treatment and allows care facilities to honor such prescriptions regardless of FDA approval status.

Prohibits licensing authorities from denying, suspending, or disciplining licensees based on vaccination history records or refusing to require vaccination documentation as part of application or licensing processes.

Allows individuals denied licenses or disciplined in violation of these protections to bring civil action in district court seeking injunctive relief, license issuance or reinstatement, or other appropriate remedies.