H0494

Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding background checks conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare.

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Idaho H0494 establishes provisions for background checks conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare.

Idaho H0494 amends existing law to establish provisions regarding background checks conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare. The bill authorizes the department to conduct fingerprint-based background checks on applicants, including those seeking employment in various capacities. It specifies that temporary caregivers under the Temporary Care Assistance Program must undergo background checks against state and national sex offender registries.

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Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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29 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 26

10:00 AM

Second Reading Calendar

Mar 23

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 30

House

Delivered to Governor at 1:45 p.m. on March 27, 2026

Mar 30

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 220 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 27

Senate

Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker