This bill amends Sections 74-105 and 74-113 of the Idaho Code to enhance the confidentiality of coroner records and provide access to certain reports for next-of-kin. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that exempt coroner investigation reports, autopsy reports, and related documents from public disclosure, while allowing the disclosure of basic information such as the name, age, sex, hometown, and cause and manner of death after notifying the next-of-kin. Additionally, the name of any deceased person under eighteen years of age cannot be disclosed without parental consent.

Furthermore, the bill allows next-of-kin to request copies of reports prepared by a coroner, ensuring they have access to relevant information regarding the deceased. The amendments also include technical corrections to existing language, such as changing "which" to "that" in certain contexts. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage, with a specified implementation date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 74-105, 74-113