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SB 1250: RECORDS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE – Amends existing law to provide that certain decedent photos shall be exempt from disclosure and to provide an exception.
Amends Section 74-105, Idaho Code, to exempt photographs or images of decedents taken during coroner death investigations or law enforcement investigations from public disclosure. Provides exception allowing disclosure to next of kin after all investigations and related proceedings are closed. Defines 'next of kin'. Declares emergency clause effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 3, 2026
Sponsors
- JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
Bill history
- March 23, 2026 — House: Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 68-0-2AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Egbert, Ehardt, Ehlers, E (passed)
- March 24, 2026 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- March 25, 2026 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
- March 25, 2026 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
- March 25, 2026 — House: delivered to Governor at 4:33 p.m. on 03/25/26
- March 26, 2026 — House: Signed by Governor on 03/26/26
- March 26, 2026 — House: Session Law Chapter 148
- July 1, 2026 — House: Effective: 07/01/2026
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