2024 Legislative Tracker
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HB 399: Maternal Mortality Review Board
This bill seeks to reinstate the MMRC, moving the committee from the Department of Health and Welfare to the Board of Medicine.
ICSH Designation: Safe Bill
Status: Signed by Governor
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HB 406: Fentanyl Tracking, Drug Homicide
The legislation imposes fixed minimum sentences for trafficking in fentanyl without considering individual circumstances or judicial discretion.
ICSH Designation: Unsafe
Status: Signed by Governor
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HB 421: Defining sex and gender in Idaho code as only 'male and female'
Reinforces a binary view of sex, restricting recognition of gender identity and imposing strict regulations on medical interventions for transgender and intersex individuals, potentially leading to discrimination and harm to vulnerable populations.
ICSH Stance: Unsafe
Status: Signed by Governor
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HB 441: Fentanyl Testing Strips
ICSH Designation: Safe
Status: Signed by Governor
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HB 526: Prevent Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Patients
ICSH Designation: Safe
Status: Signed by Governor
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HB 456: State Agreements, Database
ICSH Designation: Safe
Status: Signed by Governor
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HB 617: Repeal Syringe/Needle Exchange Program
Repeals Chapter 34, Title 37, of the Idaho Code, which relates to syringe and needle exchange programs, effectively eliminating the program.
ICSH Stance: Unsafe
Status: Signed by Governor
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HB 633: Public Assistance - Pregnancy
Expands post-partum Medicaid coverage to 12 months for persons already enrolled. Does not expand the pool of applicants.
ICSH Designation: Safe
Status: Signed by Governor
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HB 668: No Public Funds for Gender Transitions
Restrict access to vital gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary individuals in Idaho for Medicaid recipients.
ICSH Designation: Unsafe
Status: Signed by Governor
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S 1234: 6 months of birth control coverage
Requires insurance coverage for up to 6 months of birth control coverage.
ICSH Stance: Safe
Status: Signed by Governor
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S 1247: Crisis Response Holds
ICSH Stance: Safe
Status: Signed by Governor
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S 1329: Parental Rights and Medical Decisions
Requires parental consent for all medical services given to youth under 18. This repeals medical disclosure privacy regulations for youth ages 14-18.
ICSH Designation: Unsafe
Status: Signed by Governor
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S 1352: Discrimination, Counselors/Therapists
Allows counselors and therapists to refuse service based on their personal beliefs, which could lead to discrimination against clients, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+ or seek counseling for issues that conflict with the counselor's beliefs
ICSH Designation: Unsafe
Status: Signed by Governor
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SJM 104: Hearing Protection Act
ICSH Designation: Safe
Status: Adopted