S 1199 Idaho Senate · 68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

IDAHO PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Parental Rights Act.

This bill amends Idaho Code sections 32-1010, 32-1013, and 32-1015 to clarify and strengthen parental rights regarding medical decisions for minors. It establishes that government interference with parental rights requires "clear and convincing evidence" that the restriction is both "essential" and the "least restrictive means," and creates a right for parents to sue if their rights are violated. The key medical provision (Section 32-1015) requires parental consent for minors' healthcare except in specific emergencies (e.g., life-threatening situations where parents cannot be contacted), screenings for newborns, prenatal care, mental health crises, or time-sensitive crime-related medical needs. The bill directly affects Idaho parents, healthcare providers, and minors under 18, shifting consent requirements and legal standards for medical treatment.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025
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The bill title was updated to indicate it has been amended, reflecting that the legislation has been revised during the legislative process. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's content, scope, or requirements.
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The bill title was updated from 'SENATE BILL NO. 1199' to 'SENATE BILL NO. 1199, As Amended' to reflect that the text has been revised during the legislative process.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2025

How they voted

259
Passed
Total votes 34
Mar 31, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican29
20 Yea 9 Nay
68% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – PASSED - 26-9-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Coho(Lenney), Cook, Den Hartog, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Lakey, Lent, Nichols, Ricks, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Shippy, Taylor, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Woller(Rabe), WoodwardNAYS – Bjerke, Carlson, Foreman, Keyser, Kohl, Okuniewicz, Toews, Zito, ZuiderveldAbsent and excused – NoneFloor Sponsor - AnthonTitle apvd - to House
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Amendments reported printed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Amendments ordered printed; referred for engrossment
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out without recommendation, as amended
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Placed in the Committee of the Whole
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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