This bill amends Section 20-237A of the Idaho Code to revise the per diem costs associated with housing state prisoners in county jails. The state board of correction will now pay counties a minimum rate of $150 per day per inmate for the first seven days of custody, an increase from the previous rate of $55. After the initial seven days, the rate will rise to $200 per day per inmate, up from the previous $75. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the state board of correction will cover all ordinary and necessary medical and dental expenses for state prisoners housed in county jails.

The legislation also outlines the responsibilities of the state board of correction and counties regarding property damages or personal injuries related to the housing of state-sentenced prisoners, ensuring that each party is accountable for their respective negligence. Furthermore, it mandates that the legislature appropriates sufficient funds annually to the department of correction to fulfill these payment obligations. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and retroactively applicable from January 1, 2025.

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Bill Text: 20-237A