HEALTH – Amends and adds to existing law to clarify the medical rights of Idahoans.
This bill establishes Idaho's "Bill of Patient Medical Rights," directly affecting all Idaho residents receiving medical care and healthcare providers. It prohibits state or local entities from requiring mask-wearing, business closures, or social distancing during emergencies (including undeclared ones), bans promoting experimental vaccines/drugs, and mandates written consent for experimental treatments. Key provisions include guaranteeing patients the right to refuse treatment (including vaccines), informed consent in plain language, protection against discrimination in care, and privacy over medical information. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and includes enforcement mechanisms for violations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 24, 2025
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Jan 24, 2025
Committee
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
upper
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