Bill > S1135

This bill amends Idaho state law to provide enhanced privacy protections for coroner investigation records while also ensuring certain basic information remains accessible to the public and next-of-kin. Specifically, the bill exempts coroner investigation reports, autopsy reports, and related documents from public disclosure, while still allowing the release of basic information such as the deceased person's name (with restrictions for minors), age, sex, hometown, and cause and manner of death after next-of-kin have been notified. Additionally, the bill creates a new provision allowing next-of-kin to request copies of reports prepared by a coroner. The changes aim to balance the public's right to know basic information about a death with the privacy and sensitivity of detailed investigative and medical records. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and is described as an emergency measure, suggesting the lawmakers view these privacy protections as urgent and important.

Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1135/