This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to modernize and clarify the regulatory framework for occupational and professional licensing across multiple fields, including architecture, nursing, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Key changes include the introduction of new provisions that enhance the powers and duties of licensing boards, such as the authority to conduct examinations, enforce rules, and cooperate with government agencies. The bill also establishes requirements for continuing education as a condition for licensure in certain professions and outlines specific grounds for disciplinary actions against licensed professionals, emphasizing accountability and public safety.

Additionally, the bill repeals numerous outdated and redundant sections of the Idaho Code, streamlining the legal framework governing professional licensing. Significant deletions include the removal of specific procedural details regarding the boards' authority and the elimination of certain powers previously outlined. The overall aim of the bill is to ensure that the regulatory processes are efficient and effective in safeguarding public interests while supporting the professional community, with a clear framework for enforcement and compliance that is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 36-2107, 54-308, 54-707, 54-1208, 54-1223, 54-1413, 54-1509, 54-1728, 54-1806, 54-1806A, 54-2206, 54-2305, 54-2412, 54-2607, 54-2808, 54-2819, 54-2910, 54-3003, 54-3005, 54-3309, 54-4007, 54-4107, 54-4311, 54-5006, 54-5315, 54-5409, 54-5807, 55-1811, 55-1813, 39-4125, 54-223, 54-225, 54-610, 54-713, 54-925, 54-926, 54-933, 54-1009, 54-1127, 54-1220, 54-1416, 54-1512, 54-1513, 54-1524, 54-1815, 54-1915, 54-1918, 54-1920A, 54-2066, 54-2115A, 54-2116, 54-2120, 54-2220, 54-2221, 54-2311, 54-2414, 54-2608, 54-2920, 54-2924, 54-2925, 54-3113, 54-3114, 54-3216, 54-3321, 54-3322, 54-3323, 54-3409, 54-3716, 54-3720, 54-4108, 54-4117, 54-4118, 54-4514, 54-5013A, 54-5218, 54-5219, 54-5317, 36-408, 36-2116, 54-314, 54-712, 54-905, 54-906, 54-906A, 54-1129, 54-1212, 54-1222, 54-1502A, 54-1732, 54-1920, 54-2118, 54-2821, 54-3713, 54-4014, 54-4119, 54-4133, 54-4313, 54-4713, 55-1612, 55-1613