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ID H0556

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Local Government Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the per diem rate paid to counties for housing state prisoners from $55.00 to $80.00 per day per inmate
  • Eliminates the previous two-tier rate structure that paid $55.00 for the first seven days and $75.00 per day thereafter, replacing it with a single flat rate of $80.00
  • State Board of Correction remains responsible for all ordinary and necessary medical and dental expenses of state prisoners in county jails
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect July 1, 2026
  • Amends Section 20-237A, Idaho Code

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding per diem costs of state prisoners housed in county jails.

STATE PRISONERS HOUSED IN COUNTY JAILS

Last Action

to House

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/24/2026
Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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