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ID H0540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 74-105 of Idaho Code to add the Department of Juvenile Corrections alongside the Department of Correction for public records disclosure exemptions
  • Exempts from disclosure Department of Juvenile Corrections records where public interest in confidentiality, safety, security, and habilitation outweighs public interest in disclosure, as authorized under Section 20-504
  • Exempts records gathered during the observation and assessment process at the Department of Juvenile Corrections, in addition to existing exemptions for presentence investigation records
  • Exempts records reflecting future transportation or movement of juveniles, mirroring existing exemptions for prisoners
  • Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain records of the Department of Juvenile Corrections shall be exempt from disclosure.

PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

Last Action

to House

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/12/2026
Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/29/2026

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