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Yes: 33 • No: 0
IdahoS 12552026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
HOSPITALIZATION OF MENTALLY ILL – Amends existing law to include tribal health facilities in provisions regarding certain detentions without hearing.
Sponsored By: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
HOSPITALIZATION OF MENTALLY ILL
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Bill Overview
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Faster court review and medical housing
Beginning July 1, 2026, fast court checks and medical‑only placement apply to emergency mental‑health holds. If someone is held without a court order, evidence must reach a court within 24 hours. If the court finds grave disability or imminent danger, it orders temporary custody and an exam within 24 hours. The examiner must report to the court within 24 hours after the exam. If the examiner finds the criteria are met, the prosecutor must file within 24 hours of the exam. If no petition is filed, the person is released. After a petition, the court sets a hearing within five days, including weekends and holidays. Proposed patients cannot be kept in nonmedical units used to hold criminal detainees or inmates.
Emergency holds at tribal health facilities
Beginning July 1, 2026, hospitals and tribal health facilities can hold patients for mental‑health evaluation and care. A hold is allowed only if there is reason to believe the person is gravely disabled by mental illness. Or the person’s freedom poses an imminent danger, shown by a threat of substantial physical harm. Peace officers, including tribal police and state probation or parole officers, may take custody. At these sites, a doctor, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, or other medical staff may start the hold. Facilities may transfer the person to another medical facility that agrees to accept them.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Kyle Harris
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/23/26 Session Law Chapter 102 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/24/2026Reported delivered to Governor at 4:34 p.m. on 03/19/26
3/23/2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
3/19/2026HouseReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/18/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/17/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/16/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
2/24/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 33-0-2
2/23/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/13/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/12/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
2/5/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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