ID S1335

Idaho residents accepted into state-funded medical or veterinary education programs must contract to practice full-time in Idaho for 4 years within 1 year of licensure, residency completion, or fellowship completion

Veterinary students beginning in the 2027 academic year must commit to mixed practice agricultural animal medicine, with at least 600 hours annually devoted to cattle, sheep, goats, and swine

Each year of residency served in Idaho (up to 4 years) counts as one-half year toward the 4-year practice requirement; veterinary residencies must focus primarily on agricultural animal medicine

Students who break the contract must reimburse the state for education costs within 8 years on an interest-free amortized schedule, with provisions for suspension or waiver in cases of hardship, death, or federal service obligations

Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval