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H 123

An Act relative to reimbursement of the marine recreational fisheries development fund

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ann-Margaret Ferrante

Idaho HB 123 repeals the denturitry licensure regime, removing state licensing and regulatory oversight for denturists effective July 1, 2025.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 123

Summary of Idaho House Bill 123 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill Number: H 123
  • Title: DENTURES – Repeals existing law to provide for the de-licensure of the occupation of denturitry
  • Purpose: Repeal the Freedom of Choice of Dentures Act, thereby de-licensing the occupation of denturitry
  • Status: Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
  • Introduction: February 4, 2025
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2025 (emergency clause declared; act in full force on or after this date)
  • Primary Focus: Acts, health care professions and providers, occupational licenses; specifically the removal of licensure requirements for denturists

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to eliminate the licensure regime for the denturitry occupation by repealing Chapter 33, Title 54, Idaho Code (the Freedom of Choice of Dentures Act).
  • Summary given in the fiscal note: “delicense denturity.”

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Repeals Chapter 33, Title 54, Idaho Code (Freedom of Choice of Dentures Act).
  • Section 2: Declares an emergency exists and that the act takes full force on or after July 1, 2025.
  • No new licensing requirements or alternative regulatory framework are created within the bill text provided.

Fiscal Implications

  • Fiscal Note (Statement of Purpose / FN):
    • There will be a decrease in licensing fees for the relevant regulatory board.
    • There will be a decrease in board expenses corresponding to the loss of licensure activities.
    • Overall fiscal impact described as nominal.
  • Note: The fiscal note is prepared as a proponent statement and is not an official legislative conclusion.

Administrative and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 4, 2025
  • First Reading: February 4, 2025
  • Referred for Printing: February 4, 2025 (JRA for Printing)
  • Reported Printed and Referred: February 5, 2025 to Health & Welfare
  • Next Steps (typical process): Consideration by Health & Welfare Committee, potential committee hearings, floor votes in the House, and eventual passage by the Legislature followed by any required governor actions (not specified in the text).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Occupation: Denturists (denturitry) — currently licensed under the Freedom of Choice of Dentures Act
  • Regulatory Bodies: Boards currently administering denturity licensing would experience reduced license fees and administrative expenses
  • Consumers: Individuals seeking dentures may experience a removal of licensure-based regulatory oversight for denturists
  • State Law: Repeal of the existing act and its licensing framework

Notable Considerations

  • The bill includes an emergency clause and a delayed effective date (July 1, 2025), indicating a phase-in period before full regulatory elimination takes effect.
  • The fiscal note emphasizes nominal financial impact due to reduced regulatory fees and expenses, reflecting the anticipated economic effect on licensing boards.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to the current regulatory framework or outline potential policy considerations surrounding consumer protection and professional oversight in the wake of de-licensure.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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