H0540

Amends existing law to provide that certain records of the Department of Juvenile Corrections shall be exempt from disclosure.

Final Passage·3/19/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0540 amends the Public Records Act to exempt certain records of the Department of Juvenile Corrections from disclosure.

Idaho H0540 amends the Public Records Act to exempt specific records of the Department of Juvenile Corrections from disclosure. This includes records of the custody review board, which contain names, addresses, and statements of victims and family members of juveniles. The bill also declares an emergency and sets the effective date as July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 35–0 · Mar 19
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 16

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 13

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 19

House

Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026

Mar 18

Senate

Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

Mar 18

Senate

Signed by President; returned to House