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ID H0107

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

  • New occupational or professional licenses can only be created through statute, not through administrative rules or agency policies

  • All licensure fees must be established in statute or rule by July 1, 2026

  • Licensed professionals may perform acts within their practice authority if the act is not prohibited by Idaho Code, is consistent with their education and training, and meets the accepted standard of care for their profession

  • Licensing boards may pursue disciplinary action against professionals who fail to meet the standard of care, and must review and modify rules conflicting with the new provisions

  • Licensing authorities must report to the legislature by January 1, 2026 on compliance actions and propose changes to endorsement and reciprocity statutes; the bill takes effect July 1, 2025 under emergency declaration

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for certain occupational licensing policy and to provide for universal occupational licensing practice authority.

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM ACT

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 13, 2025 Session Law Chapter 63 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources2/18/2025
Health and Welfare2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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