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Yes: 105 • No: 0
IdahoS 13162026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
HEALTH AND SAFETY – Amends existing law to revise provisions for exemptions for certain tests for infants and newborns.
Sponsored By: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
HEALTH AND SAFETY
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Bill Overview
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Parents can refuse newborn screening tests
Beginning July 1, 2026, you can claim an exemption from required newborn and infant tests. You can object if the tests conflict with your faith or your philosophical or conscientious beliefs. This includes teachings of a recognized church or denomination you belong to. You can also claim a medical exemption if an Idaho‑licensed physician signs a certificate stating the tests would endanger your child's life or health. If you claim an exemption, your baby does not have to get the tests.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Dori Healey
Republican • House
Josh Keyser
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 70 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 35 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/27/26 Session Law Chapter 199 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/30/2026Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
3/26/2026Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/25/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 70-0-0
3/24/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/23/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/20/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/3/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 35-0-0
3/2/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/23/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/20/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
2/17/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/16/2026Senate
Bill Text
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