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Bill > S1227
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Introduced
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
In Committee
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO HEALTH; AMENDING CHAPTER 90, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE AD- DITION OF A NEW SECTION 39-9004, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING HEALTH RIGHTS OF PATIENTS AND OTHER PERSONS; AMENDING SECTION 39-9004, IDAHO CODE, TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION AND TO REVISE PROVI- SIONS REGARDING ENFORCEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends and adds provisions to existing Idaho law to establish the "Idaho Bill of Patient Medical Rights." The key provisions include: prohibiting the state or local governments from ordering residents to stay home, close businesses, social distance, or wear masks during emergencies; prohibiting the advertising of experimental vaccines, drugs, or medications; guaranteeing patients the right to refuse treatment, choose their healthcare providers, and have informed consent; and allowing patients to designate individuals to be informed about their condition and treatment. The bill also redesignates an existing section on enforcement and declares an emergency, making the changes effective July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 01/17/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1227/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1227.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1227SOP.pdf |
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