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H02462021 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends and adds to existing law to provide that an emergency or disaster declaration shall not be considered a compelling governmental interest sufficient to restrict parental rights.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- Amends and adds to existing law to provide that an emergency or disaster declaration shall not be considered a compelling governmental interest sufficient to restrict parental rights.

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This legislation further defines Idaho's Parental Rights statutes to state that an emergency order, disaster declaration, etc. cannot be deemed a compelling government interest that would allow abridgement of parental rights as described in 32-1013.

house Chamber· Mar 3, 2021

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
67 Yea
0 Nay
3 absentPassed by 67 votes
Republican
56 yea/0 nay
Democrat
11 yea/0 nay
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house Chamber· Apr 21, 2021

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
65 Yea
0 Nay
5 absentPassed by 65 votes
Republican
53 yea/0 nay
Democrat
12 yea/0 nay
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Reported Signed by Governor on April 26, 2021 Session Law Chapter 286 Effective: 04/26/2021