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 enterprises they serve. The bill prohibits counties, municipalities, state agencies, or political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing any regulations that are more restrictive than state law, particularly those that would terminate, ban, 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, including hunting, entertainment, ranching, and farming. However, the section explicitly states that it does not apply to cockfighting or dogfighting and allows for the enforcement of zoning ordinances, animal care laws, and public health or safety ordinances. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.