This bill amends Chapter 16 of Title 16 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 16-1650, which establishes specific procedures and protections for individuals listed on the Idaho Child Protection Central Registry. The legislation aims to ensure that the inclusion of individuals in the registry aligns with constitutional due process requirements. Key provisions include the necessity of a criminal charge before an individual can be listed, the requirement for a hearing with clear and convincing evidence, and the obligation for the department to provide written notice to the alleged perpetrator regarding the allegations and potential consequences of being listed. Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals have the right to appeal decisions and outlines the process for expungement from the registry.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of timely communication and procedural fairness, stipulating that if the department fails to provide notice or does not follow the outlined procedures, the individual cannot be listed in the registry. It includes provisions for the review of child welfare cases by oversight committees and allows individuals to request expungement from the registry under certain conditions, such as inaccuracies in the substantiated report or the passage of time. The act declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.