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ID H0062

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Idaho State Tax Commission and Department of Health and Welfare to enter into written agreements to exchange individuals' state income tax return records and information for investigating suspected public assistance fraud

  • Shared tax information remains confidential and may only be used by Health and Welfare to determine whether fraud violations occurred under Section 56-227

  • Prohibits making shared information public unless used in judicial proceedings under Idaho state law

  • Requires all information disclosures to comply with the federal Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and other applicable federal and state laws regarding public assistance programs

  • Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for the exchange of certain information between the State Tax Commission and the Department of Health and Welfare for investigation of fraud.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 13, 2025 Session Law Chapter 61 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/18/2025
Health and Welfare1/28/2025

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