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HB 703: OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
HB703 creates a single uniform disciplinary framework under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses by adding new section 67-2616 and repealing or amending duplicative provisions scattered across dozens of professional practice acts. The bill standardizes complaint handling, investigations, due process, and sanctions while leaving profession-specific grounds for discipline intact. It affects all DOPL-regulated professions, boards, and licensees. The measure passed both chambers after Senate amendments, was signed by the Governor, and took effect July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 16, 2026
Sponsors
- BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Engrossing
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 26, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 1:45 p.m. on March 27, 2026
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 221
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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