Bill
Bill > H0860
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Introduced
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE IDAHO PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT; AMENDING SECTION 32-1010, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE CORRECT CODE REFERENCES AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL COR- RECTION; AMENDING SECTION 32-1013, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING CIVIL ACTIONS AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 32-1015, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PARENTAL RIGHTS IN MEDICAL DECISION-MAKING; AMENDING SECTION 16-2424, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PROVISION OF TREATMENT; REPEALING SECTION 16-2428, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLO- SURE OF INFORMATION; REPEALING CHAPTER 38, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, RELAT- ING TO MINOR CONSENT TO TREATMENT; AMENDING SECTION 66-318, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING AUTHORITY TO ADMIT VOLUNTARY PATIENTS AND DENIAL OF ADMISSION; AMENDING SECTION 66-320, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING RIGHT TO RELEASE ON APPLICATION AND EXCEPTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to strengthen parental rights in medical decision-making for minor children, generally requiring informed parental consent for healthcare services unless specific exceptions apply, such as medical emergencies, certain reproductive health services for minors, or if a parent has provided written blanket consent. The bill also clarifies that parents have the right to access their child's health information, with limited exceptions, and revises provisions related to voluntary admission and release from mental health facilities for minors, generally requiring parental or guardian consent for those under eighteen. Additionally, it repeals laws concerning minor consent to treatment and confidentiality of information, and makes technical corrections and adds provisions for civil actions related to parental rights violations, including a two-year statute of limitations for such claims.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (House)
Last Action
Third Reading Calendar (10:30:00 3/16/2026 House Floor) (on 03/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0860/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0860.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0860SOP.pdf |
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