Bill
Bill > H0497
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AMENDING SECTION 37-2705, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 37-2707, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 37-2709, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING SCHEDULE III CONTROLLED SUB- STANCES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 37-2711, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUB- STANCES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 37-2713, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING SCHEDULE V CONTROLLED SUB- STANCES; AMENDING SECTION 37-2716, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 37-2717, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING REGISTRATION; AMENDING SEC- TION 37-2718, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINE; AMENDING SECTION 37-2719, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARD- ING ORDERS TO SHOW CAUSE; AMENDING SECTION 37-2720, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING RECORDS, DRUG STORAGE, AND INVENTORY; AMENDING SECTION 37-2722, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING ISSUING, DISTRIBUTING, AND DISPENSING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 37-2726, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PRESCRIPTIONS DATABASE; AMENDING SECTION 37-2731, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING INFORMATION REQUIRED ON LA
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise provisions concerning controlled substances, primarily by updating the lists of substances within Schedules I through V, which categorize drugs based on their potential for abuse and medical use. It also modifies regulations related to the registration of individuals and entities handling controlled substances, including changing registration renewal from annual to biennial and requiring dispensers and prescribers to register for online access to the controlled substances prescriptions database. Furthermore, the bill refines procedures for disciplinary actions against registrants, including the process for issuing orders to show cause and the handling of seized controlled substances, and clarifies record-keeping, drug storage, and inventory requirements to align with federal and state laws. It also updates rules for issuing, distributing, and dispensing controlled substances, including specific requirements for Schedule II, III, and IV drugs, and modifies provisions for the controlled substances prescriptions database, including who can access it and penalties for misuse. Finally, the bill adjusts the information required on labels for dispensed controlled substances and makes technical corrections throughout the relevant sections of the Idaho Code.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (House)
Last Action
House Health & Welfare Committee (09:00:00 2/25/2026 Room EW20) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0497/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0497.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0497SOP.pdf |
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