The bill amends Chapter 35, Title 25 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 25-3514B, which focuses on the protection of working animals. It guarantees the right to utilize working animals for the mutual benefit of both the animals and the services they provide. The bill prohibits any county, municipality, state agency, or political subdivision from enacting or enforcing regulations that are more restrictive than state law, particularly those that would terminate or create undue financial hardship on the use of working animals or related enterprises.
The definition of "working animal" is provided, encompassing animals used for various duties in commerce or service, such as hunting, entertainment, transportation, education, and agriculture. However, the bill explicitly states that it does not apply to activities like cockfighting or dogfighting, which are addressed in other sections of the Idaho Code. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.