H0680

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding interviews of alleged child abuse victims.

Chamber Passed·3/16/26
Introduced Text

Requires audio or video taping of all interviews with alleged child abuse victims in Idaho.

Idaho H0680 amends existing law to mandate that all investigative or risk assessment interviews of alleged child abuse victims must be documented by audio or video taping. This applies to safety assessments, investigative interviews, and risk assessment interviews conducted by law enforcement, the Department of Health and Welfare, or child advocacy centers. The absence of such recordings will not affect the admissibility of evidence in court. The act declares an emergency and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–0 · Mar 16
Current
Judiciary and Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

68 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

DR

Calendar

Mar 16

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 13

10:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Mar 17

Senate

Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

Mar 17

Senate

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

Mar 16

House

Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 68-0-2