H0955

Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding medical kidnapping of children and vulnerable adults.

Introduced·3/26/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0955 establishes provisions to protect children and vulnerable adults from medical kidnapping and ensures parental rights in medical decisions.

Idaho H0955 amends existing law to establish provisions regarding medical kidnapping of children and vulnerable adults. It defines "medical kidnapping" as the wrongful removal of a child or vulnerable adult from a parent or guardian by law enforcement, a social worker, or another official under certain conditions. The bill ensures that parents and guardians have the final decision in their child or vulnerable adult's medical care and treatment.

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History

Mar 27

House

Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

Mar 26

House

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing