Bill > H0261

This bill amends Idaho Code Section 20-237A to increase the per diem reimbursement rates for counties housing state prisoners in county jails. Specifically, the bill raises the daily rate from $55 to $150 for the first seven days of custody, and from $75 to $200 for subsequent days. The legislation requires the state board of correction to continue paying for ordinary medical and dental expenses for state prisoners in county jails, and maintains the existing provisions about pro-rata responsibility for property damages or personal injuries. The bill includes an emergency clause making it effective immediately upon passage and applies retroactively to January 1, 2025. The purpose appears to be providing counties with more substantial financial compensation for housing state prisoners, reflecting potentially increased costs of inmate care and management. County sheriffs will continue to bill the department of correction at least every 60 days, and the department must pay these bills within 60 days of receipt. The bill does not change other existing provisions related to prisoner housing and reimbursement.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0261/