CHILD PROTECTION – Amends existing law to provide for a higher evidentiary standard and to require reliable evidence for reports.

Summary

The measure revises Idaho’s child protection statutes to require that reports of abuse, neglect, or abandonment be based on reliable evidence and sets a higher evidentiary threshold. It also clarifies key terms such as “abused,” “abandoned,” and “aggravated circumstances,” affecting children, parents, caregivers, and agencies handling cases. The changes aim to balance child safety with due‑process protections.

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