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ID S1316

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands exemptions from newborn testing requirements beyond religious beliefs to include philosophical or conscientious beliefs
  • Removes the previous requirement that religious objections be tied to membership in a recognized church or religious denomination
  • Retains the medical exemption allowing a physician to certify that testing would endanger the life or health of the child
  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2026
  • Amends Idaho Code Section 39-907, changing the title from "Exemptions Because of Religious Belief" to simply "Exemptions"

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions for exemptions for certain tests for infants and newborns.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/3/2026
Health and Welfare2/17/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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