Bill > S1010

This bill aims to limit the jurisdiction of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Idaho by adding a new chapter to Title 39 of the Idaho Code. Specifically, the bill declares that the WHO, which is a specialized agency of the United Nations governed by the World Health Assembly, shall have no jurisdiction or control over any aspect of Idaho's government, including its health-related agencies, departments, or functions. The legislation explicitly states that Idaho citizens will not be subject to any WHO terms, conditions, rules, regulations, or initiatives, even if they were previously agreed upon by the federal government. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective from July 1, 2025, which suggests the legislators view this as an urgent matter of state sovereignty and public health policy. By passing this law, Idaho would be asserting its right to make independent public health decisions without potential interference or guidance from the international health organization.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1010/