This bill amends Section 74-105 of the Idaho Code to expand the list of records exempt from public disclosure, specifically adding a new provision regarding photographs or images of a decedent taken during a coroner or law enforcement investigation. The new language states that such photographs or images are exempt from disclosure regardless of whether the investigation is active. However, they may be disclosed to the decedent's next of kin once all related investigations and legal proceedings are concluded. The term "next of kin" is defined in the bill to include the closest living relatives in a specified order.

In addition to this new insertion, the bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately on July 1, 2026. The changes aim to enhance privacy protections for sensitive records while still allowing for eventual access by family members under certain conditions.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 74-105