Adds to existing law to prohibit religious discrimination in adoption and foster care cases.
ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE -- Adds to existing law to prohibit religious discrimination in adoption and foster care cases.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This legislation creates Section 16-1648, Idaho Code, to establish provisions prohibiting religious discrimination for adoption and foster care stakeholders. This includes prohibiting religious discrimination by the state government against foster parents and people that advise, provide, or facilitate adoption or foster care services. A person may bring an action to assert a claim under this section to seek relief and damages if they believe discriminatory actions was taken against them.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
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YEA (64)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)
Senate Third Reading
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YEA (32)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 25, 2024 Session Law Chapter 166 Effective: 07/01/2024