The bill amends the Idaho Code to enhance the cleanup and regulation of properties previously used as clandestine drug laboratories. It clarifies the purpose of the chapter in Section 6-2602, emphasizing the protection of public health through a structured cleanup program. New definitions, including "qualified industrial hygienist," are introduced in Section 6-2603 to specify the qualifications for individuals conducting cleanup assessments. The bill repeals Section 6-2604 and introduces new sections that delineate the responsibilities of the Department of Health and Welfare, law enforcement, and property owners in identifying, cleaning up, and reporting contaminated properties. It establishes specific cleanup standards in Section 6-2610 and mandates that a qualified industrial hygienist conduct sampling, with guidelines for documentation and reporting in Section 6-2611. Additionally, the state laboratory is authorized to charge market rates for testing fees, and a new chapter regarding the certification of drinking water laboratories is introduced.

Furthermore, the bill creates a new chapter, Chapter 23, Title 56 of the Idaho Code, titled "Quality Assurance for Clinical Laboratories," which sets registration requirements for clinical laboratories. These laboratories must register with the Department of Health and Welfare before testing specimens and submit a registration form every two years, along with proof of certification from recognized programs. Certain facilities, such as teaching and research laboratories, are exempt from these requirements. The bill also allows department representatives to inspect registered laboratories for compliance with quality assurance standards and outlines general requirements for clinical laboratories, including adequate space, equipment, and record-keeping. Existing rules related to quality assurance for clinical laboratories and other relevant areas will be null and void upon the bill's effective date of July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 6-2602, 6-2603, 6-2604, 6-2605, 6-2606, 6-2607, 6-2608, 56-1007