This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to enhance clarity and efficiency in several areas, including the regulation of industrial hemp, public postsecondary education, and workplace psychological injuries. It specifies that transporters of industrial hemp are not entitled to compensation for minimal samples and outlines the conditions for analyzing hemp samples to comply with federal regulations. The bill also establishes penalties for violations related to unlicensed possession of industrial hemp and clarifies that hemp exceeding a certain THC concentration is subject to seizure and destruction. Additionally, it prohibits public postsecondary institutions from requiring diversity statements in hiring or admissions processes and revises the criteria for compensating psychological injuries under worker's compensation laws, particularly for first responders.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that will take effect on July 1, 2025, and makes several deletions and insertions to existing legal language to reflect these changes. It aims to streamline regulations while ensuring that the rights and responsibilities of individuals and institutions are clearly defined. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize Idaho's legal framework in these areas, promoting fairness and compliance with current standards.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-1511, 18-8603, 18-8608, 19-6005, 19-6009, 22-3404, 33-1004E, 41-5602, 42-233, 49-1613, 54-1810, 54-2018, 54-5504, 55-3203, 66-906, 67-2601, 67-2614, 67-2921, 72-451