ID H0724

Establishes safety-related rights for foster children including the right to a safe environment, freedom from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, timely medical assessments when abuse is disclosed, and adequate basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing.

Authorizes courts to limit, restrict, suspend, or deny visitation when it would be contrary to the child's safety, considering factors such as safety assessments, protective plans, and reunification plans.

Requires the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to provide written notice of these rights to foster children at initial placement, each placement change, and annually; licensed foster homes must post the notice in accessible locations.

Allows alleged violations to be raised within existing juvenile court proceedings by the child's attorney, guardian ad litem, court-appointed special advocate, or foster parent, with remedies limited to corrective orders within those proceedings.

Explicitly does not create any private cause of action, expand state authority, or require new enforcement mechanisms, agencies, or appropriations; takes effect immediately upon passage as emergency legislation.