The proposed bill introduces a new chapter, Chapter 41, to Title 25 of the Idaho Code, titled the "Household Egg Production and Food Security Act." This legislation aims to allow residents of single-family homes to keep up to four hens for egg production, despite any local ordinances that may currently prohibit such practices. The bill emphasizes the importance of household egg production for food security and self-reliance, while also acknowledging the role of agriculture in Idaho's economy. It establishes a minimum statewide standard for egg production while allowing local governments and homeowner associations to maintain reasonable regulations concerning health, safety, and nuisance issues.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while residents can keep hens, roosters are prohibited unless specifically allowed by local authorities. It also permits the sale, barter, or exchange of eggs produced under this act, provided that such activities comply with existing food safety laws. The legislation includes a provision that it will not retroactively affect any legal actions or penalties finalized before July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, making the act effective on that date.