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ID H0062
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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Shared tax information remains confidential and may only be used by Health and Welfare to determine whether fraud violations occurred under Section 56-227
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Prohibits making shared information public unless used in judicial proceedings under Idaho state law
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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
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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