S 1022 Idaho Senate · 68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

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
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 24, 2025
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Jan 24, 2025
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Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
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Jan 23, 2025
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Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
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