ID S1332

Adds a new provision to Idaho Code Section 9-203 establishing witness privilege for employees and volunteers at nongovernmental domestic or sexual violence programs, preventing them from disclosing communications or records without written and signed consent from service recipients.

Exempts communications made during medical services, medical procedures, medical exams, medical evaluations, or forensic interviews from the privilege protection.

Makes communications during or as part of court proceedings subject to Idaho Supreme Court rules, limiting the scope of the privilege in judicial settings.

Defines "recipient" as any individual who has received or inquired about services from a domestic or sexual violence program, including shelter, advocacy, counseling, or other supportive services.

Defines "domestic or sexual violence program" as nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations, private entities, or tribal organizations whose primary purpose is operating shelters, supportive services, or counseling and advocacy services for victims of domestic or sexual violence.

Effective date: July 1, 2022, with an emergency clause declared.