H0556

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding per diem costs of state prisoners housed in county jails.

Complete·3/25/26
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Idaho H0556 revises per diem costs for state prisoners housed in county jails.

Idaho H0556 amends existing law to revise the per diem costs for state prisoners housed in county jails. The bill sets a minimum rate of $55 per day for the first seven days of custody and $75 per day thereafter. It also mandates that the state board of correction pay for all ordinary and necessary medical and dental expenses. The bill outlines a payment schedule where county sheriffs bill the department of correction every 60 days, and the department must pay within 60 days of receipt. The legislature is required to appropriate sufficient funds annually for these payments.

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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3 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 16

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 13

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 25

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2026 Session Law Chapter 119 Effective: 07/01/2026

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