H0723

Adds to existing law to provide for department oversight for residential care facilities, licensing requirements, facility documentation requirements, and the youth bill of rights.

Complete·3/26/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0723 enhances oversight and rights for children in residential care facilities.

Idaho H0723 amends existing law to strengthen oversight and rights for children in residential care facilities. It mandates the Department of Health and Welfare to develop a Youth Bill of Rights, detailing children's rights to safety, medical care, communication, privacy, and more. Facilities must notify the department and parents of critical incidents, maintain incident logs, and update individualized service plans every 90 days. The bill also requires annual inspections and interviews with children and staff to assess quality of care and compliance with the Youth Bill of Rights.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

DRRRRRRDRRRRRRDDRRRRRRRRRDDRRRRR

3 Nay

RRR

Calendar

Mar 18

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 26

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 139 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 23

House

Delivered to Governor at 1:52 p.m. on March 20, 2026

Mar 20

House

Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor