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 eighty dollars ($80.00) per day per inmate, replacing the previous rate of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) for the first seven days and seventy-five dollars ($75.00) thereafter. 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 for these payments and requires county sheriffs to bill the department of correction every sixty days, with payments to be made within the same timeframe. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20-237A