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 introducing broader terms such as "medical intervention." The bill prohibits business entities from refusing services or requiring medical interventions, including vaccinations, as a condition of employment or access to services, with certain exceptions for federal law and specific employment situations involving travel to foreign jurisdictions.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that schools cannot mandate medical interventions for attendance or employment, and it restricts government entities from requiring such interventions for various benefits and services. It includes provisions for enforcement by the attorney general or local prosecutors and declares an emergency, making the act effective from July 1, 2025. The changes aim to enhance medical freedom and limit mandates related to medical interventions in Idaho.
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