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ID S1199

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Idaho Parental Rights Act to establish a 2-year statute of limitations for civil actions brought under the act and awards reasonable attorney's fees and costs to parents who prevail against the state or political subdivisions

  • Expands exceptions allowing health care providers to treat minors without parental consent to include: pregnancy detection/prenatal care (excluding abortion), crime-related medical treatment and evidence collection, mental health crisis intervention via the Idaho crisis and suicide hotline, and non-emergency first aid services

  • Requires parental consent before providing health care services to minors under 18, with exceptions for emancipated minors or those who are pregnant or have children

  • Prohibits health care providers and government entities from denying parents access to their minor child's health information, unless a court order exists or the parent is under investigation for an act committed against the child

  • Declares an emergency for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Parental Rights Act.

IDAHO PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration4/1/2025
State Affairs3/27/2025
Judiciary and Rules3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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