This bill amends Chapter 90, Title 39 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 39-9004, which establishes comprehensive medical rights for patients and other individuals. Key provisions include prohibiting state and local authorities from mandating home confinement, business closures, social distancing, or mask-wearing during emergencies. It also restricts advertising for experimental vaccines or medications and ensures that patients cannot be denied treatment for refusing vaccines. Additionally, the bill outlines patients' rights to informed consent, privacy, and the ability to choose their healthcare providers, as well as the right to refuse treatment and designate individuals to be informed about their medical condition.

Furthermore, the bill revises the existing Section 39-9004, now designated as Section 39-9005, to clarify enforcement mechanisms. It prohibits public officials from imposing penalties that contradict the rights established in the new section and mandates that the attorney general defend or prosecute rights protected under this chapter. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-9004