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HB 591: INDIGENT ELIGIBILITY – Repeals existing law related to financial assistance eligibility.
Repeals Idaho Code Section 31-3502 regarding eligibility for financial assistance under the indigent program, which was previously terminated. Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 4, 2026
Sponsors
- HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 16, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 16, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 16, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 1:35 p.m. on March 17, 2026
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 67
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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