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ID H0107

Amends existing law to provide for certain occupational licensing policy and to provide for universal occupational licensing practice authority.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/21/2025
Crossed Over
02/17/2025
Passed
03/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM ACT; AMENDING SECTION 67-9402, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS SHALL ONLY

AI Summary

This bill amends Idaho's occupational licensing laws to streamline and reform professional licensing practices. It establishes that no new occupational licenses can be created through administrative rules without explicit statutory authorization, and requires all licensing fees to be set in statute or rule by July 1, 2026. The bill introduces a "universal occupational licensing practice authority" that allows licensed professionals to perform acts consistent with their education, training, and experience, as long as those acts are not expressly prohibited by Idaho law and meet the accepted standard of care for their profession. It expands the definition of "licensure" to include certifications and provides clear guidelines for licensing authorities to review and modify their administrative rules. The bill also mandates that licensing authorities report to the legislature by January 1, 2026, detailing their compliance with the new provisions and identifying any profession-specific endorsement and reciprocity statutes that need modification. Additionally, the bill includes definitions for terms like "military," "veteran," and "honorable conditions," and provides licensing boards with the authority to pursue disciplinary action against professionals who fail to meet professional standards. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (H)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 13, 2025 Session Law Chapter 63 Effective: 07/01/2025 (on 03/14/2025)

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