PARENT AND CHILD – Amends existing law to provide for parental rights in medical decisions.
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 245 Effective: 03/31/2026
Summary
The bill amends the Idaho Parental Rights Act to give parents the primary right to consent to any health care for children under 18, with limited exceptions for emergencies, blanket consent, and certain law‑enforcement or crisis situations. It also creates a civil cause of action against the state for violations, sets a two‑year filing window, and revises rules for involuntary treatment and voluntary psychiatric admission.
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