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ID S1179
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
- Expands exemptions from newborn testing requirements to include religious, philosophical, or conscientious beliefs objections by parents or guardians
- Removes the previous requirement that religious exemptions be tied to membership in a "recognized church or religious denomination"
- Retains the medical exemption allowing a physician-signed certificate stating that testing would endanger the child's life or health
- Amends Idaho Code Section 39-912 as previously modified by Senate Bill No. 1014 from the same legislative session
- Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Amends Senate Bill 1014 to revise provisions regarding exemptions for required testing of newborns.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
3/31/2025
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare3/31/2025
Health and Welfare3/20/2025
Judiciary and Rules3/20/2025
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