Bill > S1023

This bill amends the Idaho Medical Freedom Act to broaden prohibitions on medical mandates across various contexts. The bill expands the scope of restrictions from specifically coronavirus-related mandates to a more comprehensive prohibition on medical interventions, which are defined as any procedure, treatment, device, drug injection, medication, or action taken to diagnose, prevent, or cure a disease. The legislation prevents businesses, schools, government entities, and ticket issuers from requiring or discriminating against individuals based on whether they have received or used a medical intervention. Specifically, the bill prohibits entities from refusing services, employment, or access to venues based on medical intervention status, mandating medical interventions as a condition of employment or school attendance (with limited exceptions for federal law requirements), offering different compensation based on medical intervention status, or requiring medical interventions to access government benefits, services, or buildings. The bill allows enforcement through the attorney general or county prosecuting attorneys, who can seek injunctive relief and are entitled to attorney's fees if successful. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency measure, signaling its immediate importance to the Idaho legislature.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1023/