SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND VACATION RENTALS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the authority of local governments to regulate short-term rentals and vacation rentals.

Idaho's S 1162 prevents local governments (counties/cities) from banning short-term rentals entirely and restricts them to reasonable regulations that treat rentals the same as standard residential properties. Key provisions include prohibiting requirements like mandatory owner presence, professional management, or extra insurance solely due to short-term use, while requiring safety disclosures (smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, first aid kits) to renters. The bill allows local business licenses with limited requirements - such as an annual fee or proof of no recent violations - but bans regulations targeting rental platforms. It directly affects property owners, renters, and local governments managing housing rules, classifying rentals as residential for zoning and safety purposes. The bill failed to pass in the Senate on April 1, 2025.