Idaho S1266 amends foster care placement laws to revise parental rights, extend foster care, and update definitions.
Idaho S1266 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding foster care placement. It modifies parental rights, including the authority to consent to marriage, enlistment in the armed forces, and major medical treatment. The bill also allows for extended foster care for individuals aged 18 to 23 under certain conditions. Additionally, it updates definitions related to foster care, including terms like "foster home," "children's residential care facility," and "relative." The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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