H0682

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding termination of parent and child relationships.

Introduced·2/16/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0682 amends existing law to revise conditions under which a parent and child relationship may be terminated.

Idaho H0682 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding termination of parent and child relationships. The bill specifies conditions under which the court may grant an order terminating the relationship, including abandonment, chronic abuse or neglect, sexual abuse, and other factors. It also outlines circumstances under which the court may grant an order terminating the relationship if termination is in the best interest of the child. The bill declares an emergency and provides an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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Current
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 17

House

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

Feb 16

House

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing