Idaho Legislative Tracker
2026 Regular Legislative Session
Last updated: 3 months agoH0776 — Safety checks, children under one
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H0648 — Anticancer medications
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H0787 — Podiatry medical practice
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H0790 — Certified interior designers
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H0491 — Emergency mental health first aid
Idaho House Bill H0491, sponsored by Representative Erickson, has become law after passing with overwhelming bipartisan support (67-0 in the House, 33-0 in the Senate). The bill addresses "emergency mental health first aid," though the specific details of what services or training it provides are not clear from the title and legislative history alone.
The legislation moved quickly through the process, being introduced in January 2026 and signed into law by March 2026, indicating broad legislative agreement on addressing mental health emergency preparedness in Idaho.
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H0723 — Children’s residential facilities
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H0690 — Sobriety, drug monitoring prgms, AG
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H0530 — Health benefit plans, cancer medications
Based on the limited information provided, House Bill 530 appears to address health insurance coverage requirements for cancer medications. The bill has progressed through multiple committee stages in the Idaho House, receiving a "Do Pass" recommendation from the Business Committee in February 2026, but was later sent back to that same committee in March for further review.
Without the full text of the bill, it's unclear exactly what changes it would make to current health benefit plan requirements for cancer treatments. The bill would likely affect cancer patients and their insurance coverage if passed into law.
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H0614 — Detention, involuntary admission
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H0645 — AN ACT – Adds to existing law to establish the Portable Benefit Plan Act. 02/12 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing 02/13 Reported Printed and Referred to Business 02/24 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading 02/25 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading 02/26 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 64-3-3 AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Egbert, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Fuhriman, Furniss, Garner, Green, Hall(Stone), Handy, Harris, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Hostetler, Leavitt, Manwaring, Marmon, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Pohanka, Price, Rasor, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Rubel, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(13), Tanner(14), Thompson, Vander Woude, Veile, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Mr. Speaker NAYS – Berch, Gannon, Mathias Absent – Galaviz, Haws, McCann Floor
Idaho House Bill 645, known as the Portable Benefit Plan Act, has been signed into law by the governor after passing with strong bipartisan support (64-3 in the House, 25-7 in the Senate). The bill establishes a framework for portable benefits, which typically allows workers—especially gig workers, contractors, and those in non-traditional employment—to maintain benefits like health insurance, retirement savings, or paid leave even when they change jobs or work for multiple employers.
While the summary doesn't specify exact details of Idaho's plan, portable benefit systems generally aim to provide more economic security for workers in today's changing economy where people frequently switch between different types of employment arrangements.
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H0495 — Denturitry
Based on the limited information provided, House Bill 495 deals with denturitry (the practice of making and fitting dentures) and is currently being considered by Idaho's House Health and Welfare Committee. The bill was introduced in January 2026, moved through committee review, and was recently sent back to the Health & Welfare Committee for further consideration after being pulled from the general voting calendar.
Without access to the bill's actual text, it's unclear what specific changes to denturitry regulations or licensing requirements the legislation would implement, but it would likely affect denturists (denture specialists) and patients seeking denture services in Idaho.
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H0777 — Uniform controlled substances
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H0529 — Health care cash payments
Based on the limited information provided, House Bill 529 deals with cash payments for health care services, though the specific details of what changes it would make are not included in this summary. The bill has moved through the Idaho House committee process, advancing from the Judiciary, Rules & Administration committee to the Business committee, where it was approved and recommended for a full House vote. However, on March 20th, the bill was pulled back from the voting schedule and returned to the Business committee, indicating there may be ongoing concerns or revisions needed before it can proceed to a final vote.
*Note: Without the actual bill text, this summary cannot specify exactly how the legislation would affect patients, healthcare providers, or insurance coverage regarding cash payments for medical services.*
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H0639 — Midwives, medication administration
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H0591 — Financial assistance eligibility
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H0545 — Military chaplain therapy licensure
House Bill 545 would create a pathway for military chaplains to obtain therapy or counseling licenses in Idaho, likely allowing them to use their military experience toward meeting state licensing requirements. The bill has passed the Idaho House of Representatives with a 52-17 vote and is now being considered by a Senate committee. If enacted, this legislation would primarily benefit military chaplains seeking to practice as licensed therapists in Idaho after their service.
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H0549 — Hospital districts, dissolution
House Bill 549, sponsored by Representative Thompson, deals with the process for dissolving hospital districts in Idaho. The bill has passed the House unanimously (68-0) and is currently in the Senate, where it has moved out of committee and is being prepared for potential amendments.
While the specific details of the dissolution process aren't provided in this summary, this legislation would affect local hospital districts and the communities they serve by establishing or modifying the legal procedures for shutting down these public healthcare entities.
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H0558 — Children, federal benefits
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H0531 — Epinephrine delivery systems
House Bill 531, sponsored by Representative Wheeler, addresses epinephrine delivery systems (such as EpiPens used to treat severe allergic reactions) and has successfully become law after passing both chambers of the Idaho Legislature unanimously. The bill passed the House 69-0 and the Senate 31-0 before being signed by the Governor on March 16, 2026.
Without access to the bill's specific text, the legislation likely relates to regulations, availability, or administration of epinephrine auto-injectors, which would affect individuals with severe allergies, schools, healthcare facilities, and emergency responders who may need to administer life-saving epinephrine treatments.
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H0528 — Directed blood product transfusion
Idaho House Bill H0528, concerning "directed blood product transfusion," has been signed into law by the governor as of March 16, 2026. The bill passed with solid support in both chambers (52-17 in the House, 25-8 in the Senate), suggesting it addresses blood transfusion policies in some way that garnered bipartisan backing.
However, without the actual text of the legislation, I cannot provide specific details about what changes this law makes to blood transfusion procedures or who it will directly affect - though it likely impacts patients, healthcare providers, and blood banks in Idaho.