H0828

Adds to existing law to establish the Merit-Based Health Care Act.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Merit-Based Health Care Act in Idaho, prohibiting certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in Medicaid-funded activities.

The Merit-Based Health Care Act aims to ensure that employment and contracting decisions in Idaho's Medicaid program are based on individual merit, qualifications, and clinical competency. It prohibits the use of state Medicaid funds to support ideological or discriminatory practices. The act defines prohibited DEI conduct, including consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions. It also prohibits the use of state funds for public-facing communications promoting such conduct.

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Business Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20

10:30 AM

General Orders Calendar

Mar 19

10:30 AM

General Orders Calendar

History

Mar 20

House

Take bill off General Orders; referred to Business

Mar 13

House

Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

Mar 13

House

U.C. to be placed on General Orders, no objection