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ID S1255
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 66-326, Idaho Code, to explicitly include tribal health facilities alongside hospitals as locations where a person may be detained for emergency mental health observation, diagnosis, evaluation, care, or treatment without a prior court hearing
- Expands the authority to initiate emergency detention by allowing medical staff members of hospitals or tribal health facilities (in addition to physicians, physician's assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses) to determine that a person is gravely disabled or poses imminent danger due to mental illness
- Adds tribal police officers to the definition of "peace officer" for purposes of taking individuals into emergency mental health custody
- Permits hospitals or tribal health facilities to transfer detained individuals to another willing facility for observation, diagnosis, evaluation, care, or treatment
- Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to include tribal health facilities in provisions regarding certain detentions without hearing.
HOSPITALIZATION OF MENTALLY ILL
Last Action
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare2/24/2026
Health and Welfare2/5/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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