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ID S1211
ID S1211Adds to existing law to provide that ivermectin may be sold or purchased without a prescription or consultation with a health care professional.
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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO IVERMECTIN; AMENDING CHAPTER 1, TITLE 37, IDAHO CODE, BY THE AD- DITION OF A NEW SECTION 37-135, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT IVERMECTIN MAY
AI Summary
This bill modifies Idaho state law to allow ivermectin, a medication traditionally used to treat parasitic infections in humans and animals, to be sold and purchased without a prescription or mandatory consultation with a healthcare professional. The bill defines "over-the-counter medication" as medication that can be legally sold and purchased without requiring a prescription, and specifically states that ivermectin suitable for human use can be sold in this manner, regardless of any existing state laws that might previously have restricted its sale. The legislation includes an emergency clause, which means it would go into effect immediately upon passage and approval. This bill appears to be part of a broader trend of expanding access to ivermectin, which gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic as some people advocated for its use as a potential treatment, despite limited scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for that purpose.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (23)
Joe Alfieri (R),
Rob Beiswenger (R),
Judy Boyle (R),
Tanya Burgoyne (R),
Cindy Carlson (R),
Lucas Cayler (R),
Jaron Crane (R),
Barbara Ehardt (R),
Dan Foreman (R),
Kyle Harris (R),
Phil Hart (R),
Dale Hawkins (R),
Josh Keyser (R),
Josh Kohl (R),
Brian Lenney (R),
Elaine Price (R),
Cornel Rasor (R),
Heather Scott (R),
Bruce Skaug (R),
Steve Tanner (R),
Ben Toews (R),
Tony Wisniewski (R),
Glenneda Zuiderveld (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 334 Effective: 04/14/2025 (on 04/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1211/ |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1211SOP.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1211.pdf |
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