Idaho Legislative Tracker

Based on the limited information provided, House Bill H0553 appears to address vehicle regulations or requirements specifically for Idaho residents, though the exact details of what changes it proposes are not clear from the title alone.

The bill was recently introduced in the Idaho House of Representatives on January 29, 2026, and has been referred to the Transportation & Defense Committee for consideration. At this early stage in the legislative process, the bill has only received its first reading and printing, so it has not yet been debated or voted on by lawmakers.

*Note: Without the full bill text, this summary is based solely on the title and procedural information provided.*

Idaho House Bill H0550 would change the rules around what medications midwives are allowed to administer to their patients. The bill was introduced on January 28, 2026, and has been referred to the House Health and Welfare Committee for review.

Without the full text of the bill, it's unclear whether this legislation would expand or restrict midwives' current authority to give medications during births and prenatal care, but it would affect licensed midwives practicing in Idaho and the families they serve.

House Bill 546, known as the "Restroom Access Act," has been introduced in the Idaho Legislature and is currently in the House Business committee. The bill appears to address restroom access requirements, though the specific details of what facilities or individuals would be affected are not clear from the limited information provided. The legislation is still in early stages, having just been printed and referred to committee for review.

Based on the limited information provided, House Bill 538 (H0538) appears to deal with regulations around flags displayed by government entities and includes potential penalties for violations. The bill was introduced on January 27, 2026, and has been referred to the House State Affairs Committee for consideration.

Without access to the full bill text, it's unclear exactly which flags are covered, what specific requirements or restrictions are proposed, or what penalties might apply to government entities that don't comply with the new rules.

House Bill 537 aims to modify Idaho's open meetings laws regarding public comment periods, though the specific changes aren't detailed in the information provided. The bill would affect how public agencies and government bodies handle citizen participation during their meetings.

The legislation is currently in the early stages of the process, having been introduced in the House and referred to the State Affairs committee for review after initial printing.

House Bill 536 deals with agricultural pest management in Idaho, though specific details about what changes it proposes are not available from the provided information. The bill was recently introduced in the Idaho House of Representatives and has been assigned to the Local Government committee for review.

This legislation would likely affect farmers, agricultural businesses, and potentially local government agencies involved in pest control oversight, but the exact scope and impact cannot be determined without reviewing the bill's full text.

House Bill 535 addresses transportation funding and fuel-related policies in Idaho, though specific details of what changes it proposes are not available from the provided information. The bill was introduced in the House on January 27, 2026, and has been referred to the Transportation & Defense committee for review.

Without access to the bill's text, it's unclear exactly how this legislation would affect Idaho drivers, transportation agencies, or fuel consumers, but it likely involves changes to how the state funds roads, bridges, or other transportation infrastructure through fuel taxes or related mechanisms.

House Bill 534 would establish or modify regulations for parent-student driver's training programs in Idaho, allowing parents to provide driving instruction to their children as an alternative to traditional driving schools. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to the House Transportation & Defense Committee for review. This legislation would primarily affect Idaho families with teenage drivers and could provide more flexibility in how new drivers receive their required training.

House Bill 527 would establish a "Yellow Dot" program that allows drivers to display medical information in their vehicles for emergency responders. The program typically involves placing a yellow dot sticker on a car window to alert first responders that medical information, emergency contacts, and medication details are stored inside the vehicle (usually in the glove compartment).

The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House and referred to the Health & Welfare Committee for review. This voluntary program would primarily benefit drivers with medical conditions, disabilities, or those taking medications that emergency responders should know about during accidents or medical emergencies.

House Bill 524 addresses child custody interference, though the specific details of what actions it would criminalize or how it would change existing law are not available in this summary. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Idaho House and referred to the Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee for review.

This legislation would likely affect parents, guardians, and potentially other family members involved in custody disputes, but without the full bill text, it's unclear exactly what behaviors would be prohibited or what penalties might apply.

House Bill 523 would ban camping on state-owned property in Idaho. The bill, currently under review by the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee, was introduced on January 26, 2026 and has completed its initial procedural steps. This legislation would affect anyone who currently camps or seeks to camp on lands owned by the state of Idaho.

Idaho House Bill H0489 would prohibit wearing masks and disguises in certain public situations, though the specific details of where and when this ban would apply are not clear from the title alone. The bill has moved quickly through the House committee process with a "do pass" recommendation from the Judiciary committee, but was unexpectedly sent back to committee on January 27th after initially being scheduled for a final vote. This legislation could affect anyone who wears face coverings or disguises in public spaces, depending on how broadly the final language defines prohibited activities and locations.