This bill amends Chapter 12, Title 39 of the Idaho Code to enhance the oversight and quality of care in licensed children's residential facilities. It introduces several new sections, including provisions for quality of care oversight (Section 39-1210A), individualized service planning and documentation requirements (Section 39-1210B), a Youth Bill of Rights (Section 39-1225), and critical incident reporting (Section 39-1226). The Department of Health and Welfare is tasked with conducting annual inspections, ensuring compliance with the youth bill of rights, and documenting individualized service plans for each child. The bill emphasizes the importance of safety, dignity, and the rights of children in care, mandating that facilities provide clear explanations of these rights and maintain open communication channels for reporting concerns.

Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for critical incident reporting, requiring facilities to notify the department and relevant parties of significant events that impact a child's safety or well-being. It mandates the maintenance of internal logs and documentation for review during inspections, ensuring compliance with confidentiality laws. The legislation aims to create a comprehensive system that prioritizes the safety and rights of children in residential care, with enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.