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HB 97: STATE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ACT – Adds to existing law to provide for certain voluntary noncompliance and acceptance of risks.
Adds Section 46-1008A to Idaho Code allowing individuals to voluntarily refuse evacuation orders during disasters. Non-compliant persons must accept all risks and reimburse government/nonprofit entities for any rescue costs incurred. Declares emergency; effective July 1, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (March 13, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 30, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 27, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 6, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 31-4-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenn (passed)
- March 7, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 11, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 8:10 a.m. on March 11, 2025
- March 13, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2025 Session Law Chapter 26 Effective: 07/01/2025
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