STATE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ACT – Adds to existing law to provide for certain voluntary noncompliance and acceptance of risks.

H 97 allows Idaho residents to legally choose not to evacuate during a disaster even if ordered to do so by authorities. The bill requires anyone who ignores evacuation orders to accept all personal risks (like injury or death) and potentially reimburse government or nonprofit rescue costs if a rescue is needed. It directly affects individuals who decide to stay in a disaster zone despite official evacuation directives. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, and does not change existing emergency powers for officials.