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ID H0556

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/25/2026

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

Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2026 Session Law Chapter 119 Effective: 07/01/2026

3/25/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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