The bill amends the Idaho Medical Freedom Act by changing the chapter heading from "Coronavirus Stop Act" to "Idaho Medical Freedom Act" and revising the short title accordingly. It also updates definitions within the act, removing specific references to "coronavirus" and "coronavirus vaccination," and instead introduces broader terms such as "medical intervention." The bill prohibits business entities from refusing services or requiring medical interventions as a condition of employment, with certain exceptions for federal law and travel to foreign jurisdictions. Additionally, it ensures that schools cannot mandate medical interventions for attendance or employment.
Furthermore, the bill establishes that no government entity or business in Idaho can require individuals to receive or use medical interventions for various purposes, including government benefits or services. It also prohibits discrimination in compensation based on an individual's medical intervention status. The bill includes provisions for enforcement by the attorney general or local prosecutors and declares an emergency, making the act effective from July 1, 2025.
Statutes affected: Bill Text: 73-501, 73-502, 73-503
Engrossment 1: 73-501, 73-502, 73-503
Engrossment 2: 73-501, 73-502, 73-503