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ID H0097

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Residents may legally refuse to evacuate their homes during a disaster despite mandatory evacuation orders issued under the State Disaster Preparedness Act

  • Individuals who choose not to evacuate must accept all risks and liabilities resulting from their decision to stay

  • Persons who refuse evacuation and later require rescue must reimburse governmental entities or cooperating nonprofit agencies for rescue costs

  • Amends Idaho Code Title 46, Chapter 10 by adding new Section 46-1008A

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

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for certain voluntary noncompliance and acceptance of risks.

STATE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ACT

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2025 Session Law Chapter 26 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/21/2025
State Affairs1/31/2025

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