When was Idaho House Bill H 494 introduced?

H 494 was introduced on Jan 19, 2026.

Has Idaho House Bill H 494 passed the House?

Yes, H 494 has passed the House on Feb 09, 2026.

What's the current status of Idaho House Bill H 494?

The latest action on H 494 by the Senate was: Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment on Feb 19, 2026.

Who introduced Idaho House Bill H 494?

H 494 was introduced by: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE.

Are voting records available for Idaho House Bill H 494?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for H 494

Bill tracking in Idaho - H 494 (2026 legislative session)

Introduced
Jan 19, 2026
Passed House
Feb 09, 2026
Passed Senate
Became Law

H 494

Idaho House Bill

HEALTH AND WELFARE – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding background checks conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare.

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Senate • Feb 19, 2026: Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment

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Feb 09, 2026, House

Read Third Time in Full

YES: 36

NO: 33

OTHER: 1

YES: 36

ABSENT: 1

Wisniewski

Sources

http://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0494/

Actions

Feb 19, 2026 | Senate
- Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
- Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
- Introduced, read first time; referred to: Health & Welfare
Feb 09, 2026 | Senate
- Title apvd - to Senate
Feb 09, 2026 | House
- Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 36-33-1
- AYES – Beiswenger, Bingham, Burgoyne, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Cornilles, Dygert, Egbert, Erickson, Fuhriman, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Hall(Stone), Handy, Haws, Healey, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen, Miller, Nelsen, Petzke, Pickett, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Rubel, Sauter, Vander Woude, Veile, Weber, Wheeler
- NAYS – Alfieri, Barbieri, Berch, Boyle, Bruce, Cannon, Crane(12), Crane(13), Ehardt, Ehlers, Furniss, Harris, Hawkins, Hill, Holtzclaw, Hostetler, Leavitt, Marmon, Mendive, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Pohanka, Price, Rasor, Scott, Shepherd, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(13), Tanner(14), Thompson, Mr. Speaker
- Absent – Wisniewski
- Floor Sponsor - Wheeler
Feb 06, 2026 | House
- U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 9, 2026
Feb 05, 2026 | House
- Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
Jan 20, 2026 | House
- Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
Jan 19, 2026 | House
- Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing