The bill amends the Occupational Licensing Reform Act in Idaho, specifically revising Section 67-9402 to establish that licensure requirements can only be created through statutory authorization and mandates that all licensure fees be set in statute or rule by July 1, 2026. Additionally, it updates the definition of "licensure" to include "certification" and repeals Section 67-9407, which previously required a report to the legislature.

A new Section 67-9407 is introduced to define the Universal Occupational and Professional Licensing Practice Authority, outlining the conditions under which licensed professionals can perform acts within their practice authority. It also grants boards and commissions the power to take disciplinary action against licensed professionals who fail to meet the accepted standard of care. Furthermore, licensing authorities are required to review their rules for compliance with this new section and report their findings to the legislature by January 1, 2026. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-9402, 67-9403, 67-9407