Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 104, introduced by the Health and Welfare Committee, emphasizes the critical importance of the Nuremberg Code in guiding ethical medical and scientific research in Idaho. Established in 1947 in response to the inhumane medical experiments of World War II, the Nuremberg Code outlines essential principles such as the necessity of voluntary consent, the requirement for research to yield societal benefits, and the obligation to minimize harm to participants. The resolution acknowledges the influence of the Nuremberg Code on subsequent ethical frameworks, including the World Medical Association's Declaration of Helsinki, the Belmont Report, and UNESCO's Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, all of which reinforce its core tenets.

The resolution reaffirms the Nuremberg Code as the foundational framework for ethical research in Idaho, urging medical and research institutions to adhere strictly to its principles. It calls for a review and strengthening of state laws to ensure compliance with the Code, particularly regarding informed consent and the protection of vulnerable populations. Additionally, the resolution encourages education on the Nuremberg Code's principles among medical professionals and the public to promote a culture of ethical responsibility and respect for human dignity. Copies of the resolution will be distributed to relevant entities to reaffirm Idaho's commitment to these ethical standards in research and medical practices.