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S11392021 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to define terms, to revise definitions, and to revise the powers and duties of the director of the Department of Health and Welfare.

HEALTH AND WELFARE -- Amends existing law to define terms, to revise definitions, and to revise the powers and duties of the director of the Department of Health and Welfare.

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This legislation clarifies the definitions of "quarantine" and "isolation" and adds definitions for "biological agent," "chemical agent," "medically unknown symptoms," and "restricted access" in Idaho Code § 56-1001. It also clarifies the powers of the Director Health & Welfare in Idaho Code § 56-1003 as it relates to the promulgation of rules and issuing of orders of isolation, quarantine, and restricted access. Additionally, it adds language to allow for a request to the courts for review of an order issued by the Director.

house Chamber· Apr 12, 2021

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
65 Yea
2 Nay
3 absentPassed by 63 votes
Republican
56 yea/0 nay
Democrat
9 yea/2 nay
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Session Law Chapter 257 Effective: 07/01/2021