S.1257

Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding visitation and termination of parental rights.

Complete·3/25/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1257 amends child protection laws to revise conditions for terminating parental rights and visitation rights.

Idaho S1257 amends existing law to establish provisions regarding visitation and termination of parental rights. The bill revises the conditions under which a court may grant an order terminating parental rights, including abandonment, neglect, abuse, and inability to discharge parental responsibilities. It also outlines circumstances where termination may be granted, such as when a parent has committed murder or when a child has been the victim of aggravated circumstances.

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Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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24 Nay

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2 Absent

RD

Calendar

Mar 17

10:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

Mar 13

8:30 AM

House Health & Welfare Committee

History

Mar 25

Senate

Session Law Chapter 131 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 19

House

Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate

Mar 19

Senate

Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor