Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 857: CHILD CUSTODY – Repeals and adds to existing law to provide for parents’ access to records and information.
Repeals existing Section 32-717A, Idaho Code, and adds a new Section 32-717A to establish equal parental access to minor child's records (medical, educational, childcare, law enforcement, court) regardless of custody, with 14-day response requirement and court-ordered restrictions only for substantial harm to child. Effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Referred to Committee (House) (March 25, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 10, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 10, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- March 10, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
- March 16, 2026 — House: Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
- March 25, 2026 — House: Take bill off General Orders; referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
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