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ID H0145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the exemption in Idaho Code Section 18-401 that allowed parents or guardians to choose treatment by prayer or spiritual means alone without violating child care duties
  • Maintains criminal penalties for child desertion and nonsupport: felony conviction punishable by up to $500 fine, up to 14 years imprisonment, or both
  • Maintains criminal penalties for spousal desertion and nonsupport under the same felony statute
  • Effective July 1, 2023, with an emergency clause declared

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to remove a provision regarding treatment by prayer or spiritual means.

DESERTION AND NONSUPPORT OF CHILDREN OR A SPOUSE

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

2/15/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/15/2023

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