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ID S1283

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Agricultural Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Idaho Direct-to-Consumer Commerce Act" allowing producers to sell homemade shelf-stable and perishable food products directly to consumers from farms, ranches, farm stands, and home kitchens without government food safety inspection or licensing

  • Permits sale of poultry products (limited to 1,000 birds per year from producer's own raising), domestic rabbit meat, farm-raised fish (excluding catfish), live animals, and "animal shares" where consumers purchase ownership interest in livestock before slaughter

  • Requires producers to display conspicuous labels stating products are not subject to government inspection, may contain allergens, and include producer contact information and ingredient lists for multi-ingredient products

  • Preempts local governments from adopting rules on direct-to-consumer food sales more stringent than state or federal requirements, and exempts producer transaction records from public disclosure except during confirmed foodborne illness investigations

  • Maintains existing regulations for milk and dairy products, prohibits use of direct-to-consumer products in licensed food establishments or public school kitchens, and imposes up to $500 fine for recordkeeping violations

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the Idaho Direct to Consumer Commerce Act.

AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS

Last Action

to Senate

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Agricultural Affairs3/4/2026
Agricultural Affairs2/16/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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