Idaho Bills
790 bills · 2025 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding limitation of distribution and waiver of immunity for certain human gene therapy products.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure accountability in the distribution and administration of human gene therapy products for infectious disease indications in Idaho. Given the unique nature of these products which mayhavelong-termandunforeseenconsequences–thisbillestablishesthatmanufacturersmustacceptfulllegal responsibility for design defects in their products if they choose to distribute them in the state. Under current federal law, certain vaccine manufacturers are shielded from liability for design defects through the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-1, et seq.). This bill removes such immunity for human gene therapy products distributed in Idaho, ensuring that manufactures remain legally accountable for potential design defects. By requiring an affirmative waiver of immunity, this legislation prioritizes the rights of Idaho citizens to seek redress for injuries potentially caused by potentially defective human gene therapy products. It also serves as a safeguard against the unchecked proliferation of genetic medical interventions that have not been subjected to adequate long-term study.
Brandon Shippy · SD-009
Provides appropriations for a statutory increase to commissioner salaries of the Public Utilities Commission, Industrial Commission, and State Tax Commission.
This bill is a trailer to Senate Bill 1148 and provides appropriations to the Public Utilities Commission, State TaxCommission, andIndustrialCommission. Theseappropriationsprovidefundingfora$1.55perhoursalary increase for each of the Commissioners of these agencies, as provided for in Senate Bill 1148. Senate Bill 1148 provided an equivalent Change in Employee Compensation (CEC) as received by other state employees.
Jim Woodward · SD-001
51 – 17
States findings of the Legislature and provides for the establishment of an interim committee to study state and local land use regulations and the impact on housing supply.
Alison Rabe · SD-016
51 – 16
Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho Commission for Libraries for fiscal year 2026.
Kevin Cook · SD-032
48 – 21
Amends existing law to remove language prohibiting a political subdivision from enacting a minimum wage that is higher than the state minimum wage.
This legislation restores the power of local government to establish an increased minimum wage should it elect to do so.
Ilana Rubel · HD-018A
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2025.
Kevin Cook · SD-032
51 – 19
States finding of the Legislature and recognizes the vital role of cities in Idaho and supports the prioritization of local control.
Kelly Anthon · SD-027
Amends and repeals existing law to remove provisions that the Department of Health and Welfare has identified as obsolete or superfluous.
Thissummer, DHWundertookathoroughreviewofthehundredsofsectionsofIdahoCodethatmentionDHW or the Director of the Department, looking for outdated, obsolete, or unnecessary full code sections. This bill repeals nearly 150 sections of code that were deemed outdated, obsolete, or unnecessary as a result of that review, making this bill likely the largest repeal bill in Idaho history.
Jordan Redman · HD-003B
33 – 1
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2026.
Melissa Wintrow · SD-019
53 – 16
Relates to the appropriation to the State Tax Commission for fiscal year 2026.
This appropriation to the State Tax Commission provides enhancements to the FY 2026 budget that includes funding for a contract to process certified mail, additional staffing and funding for the implementation and operation of the Parental Choice Tax Credit program pursuant to House Bill 93, and onetime funding for replacement items and IT hardware.
Scott Grow · SD-014
37 – 29
States findings of the Legislature and provides that all pending rules of the Idaho Transportation Department have been reviewed and approved by the House Transportation Committee.
Brandon Mitchell · HD-006B
States findings of the House of Representatives and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the State Board of Education and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation have been reviewed and approved by the House Education Committee, with exceptions.
Douglas Pickett · HD-027A
States findings of the Legislature and proposes an amendment to the Idaho Constitution requiring a 2/3 vote of the Legislature to legalize certain illegal drugs.
A primary legislative responsibility as stated in the Idaho Constitution is that the “first concern of all good governmentisthevirtueandsobrietyofthepeople,andthepurityofthehome.”Italsostatesthatthe“legislature shouldfurtherallwiseandwelldirectedeffortsforthepromotionoftemperanceandmorality."Thelegalization and normalization of unlawful drugs is in direct conflict with the Constitutional mandate. Such legalization is detrimental to the community, to the environment, to the economy and to the health of individuals and families. Therefore, a constitutional amendment addressing these findings is hereby declared to be reasonable and necessary.
Bruce Skaug · HD-010B
States findings of the Legislature and authorizes the Legislative Council to appoint a committee to undertake and complete a study of new Idaho large electricity loads and rate payer protections.
Dan Garner · HD-028B
Amends existing law to provide for landowner responsibility for erecting and maintaining fences adjoining federal lands.
This legislation clarifies that private landowners are responsible for building and maintaining fences bordering federal land when the private landowner wants to prevent livestock from entering their land from federal land.
Mark Harris · SD-035
35 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding virtual education programs in public school districts and virtual public charter schools.
This bill would require virtual public charter schools to be authorized by the state charter school commission instead of individual school districts. This ensures a neutral, statewide authority oversees schools that serve students statewide, while still allowing flexibility in how they teach. It restores funding that was inadvertently cut by a 2024 law and clarifies expectations for virtual public charter schools contracting with outside educational service providers. This also provides guidelines for school districts that have virtual education programs.
Dave Lent · SD-033
States findings of the Legislature, commends and honors Alex J. Adams, and calls on the U.S. Senate to swiftly approve his nomination to serve in President Donald J. Trump's administration.
Mike Moyle · HD-010A
66 – 1
Amends existing law to provide for data security compliance training for systems used by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
This legislation grants the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) authority to control access to source systems and authorizes the department to require fingerprint background checks in accordance with REAL ID certification standards. This will safeguard the personal information of all Idaho citizens.
James Petzke · HD-021A
30 – 3
States findings of the Legislature and reaffirms support for state-based title insurance regulation.
The federal government has signaled plans that would undermine the current state-based title insurance structure that has served consumers well for decades. These proposals are federal overreach and would erode federalism and be a blow to small businesses in the states. Examples are the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s announcement of a “Title Acceptance Pilot” which would permit title insurance obtainment requirements to be waived in certain transactions. Updates to Government-Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) Selling Guides to allow the use of attorney opinion letters in lieu of title insurance for certain loans. This resolution affirms support for the existing state-based system of title insurance regulation where Congress has continually affirmed the primacy of state-based insurance regulation, including in the McCarran-Ferguson Act in 1945 and most recently in the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010.
John Shirts · HD-009A
Amends existing law to provide that certain persons shall not be eligible to apply for any fishing, hunting, or trapping licenses, tags, or permits.
Daniel Foreman · SD-006
34 – 30
Relates to the appropriation to the to the Department of Insurance for fiscal year 2026.
Phil Hart · SD-002
35 – 33
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the placement of a child in congregate care settings and to provide for regular review of placements.
This legislation builds on the reforms for congregate care approved by the Idaho Legislature in 2024. It retains the two-week review for children placed in short-term rentals. The legislation then establishes a 90-day review for children in a licensed facility, including a qualified residential treatment program and licensed children's facilities. Both reviews assess the child's safety, treatment needs, facility services, treatment plan, overall progress, discharge plan, and progress towards discharge. Review must also include whether placement in a less restrictive residence can happen safely. If the review finds the placement meets the needs of the child, the director approves it. If the review reveals the placement is inappropriate, the director must find a new and appropriate placement for the child within 14 days. These changes do not apply to children in foster homes, the homes of their parents or legal guardians, or a correctional facility.
Melissa Wintrow · SD-019
68 – 0
Repeals and adds to existing law to provide for the crime of criminal libel, to provide penalties, to provide for restitution to a victim, and to provide for jurisdiction to prosecute.
In the age of the internet and social media, malicious lies are increasingly capable of destroying the life and reputation of innocent people. To help prevent this problem from growing further, this legislation creates a felonycrimeofcriminallibel. Thiswouldapplywhenapersonpublishesfalsestatementsaboutanotherperson, knowing that the statements are false, or with reckless disregard as to whether they are true or false.
Mike Moyle · HD-010A
Adds to existing law to provide for a distraction-free learning policy.
Extensive scientific research has identified mobile devices as detrimental to students' learning. This legislation requires that all school districts assess the impact of mobile device use on students and develop policies that promote distraction-free learning. It grants local school districts the flexibility to create policies tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.
Treg Bernt · SD-021
65 – 0
Relates to the appropriation to the Commission on the Arts for fiscal year 2026.
Janie Ward-Engelking · SD-018
25 – 44