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194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Exempts Idaho-accredited public or private postsecondary institutions from outfitter/guide licensing when operating on lands related to their activities.

Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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Bill Summary · H 15

Idaho H 15 – Summary

Overview

House Bill 15 (H 15), enacted by the Idaho Legislature in the 2025 session, amends Section 36-2103 of the Idaho Code to provide an exemption from the state's outfitter/guide licensing requirements for accredited postsecondary educational institutions. The bill clarifies that both public and private postsecondary schools accredited by an organization recognized by the Idaho State Board of Education are not required to obtain an outfitter or guide license. The act includes an emergency clause, making the change effective July 1, 2025.

  • Bill number: H 15
  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Status: Signed by Governor; Chapter 10; Effective July 1, 2025
  • Primary subject: Education, Outfitters and Guides, Schools and School Districts

What the bill does (Key Provisions)

  • Amends Idaho Code § 36-2103 to add an exemption:
    • (1)(d) A public or private postsecondary educational institution accredited by an organization recognized by the state board of education is not considered an “outfitter” or “guide.”
  • Maintains existing or related exemptions for:
    • Private landowners and their employees operating on their own private land (with optional licensure for landowners).
    • Individuals who furnish or lease equipment (e.g., horses or gear) to hunters or fishermen, provided they accompany the client incidentally for safety of livestock and do not engage in extended camping or outfitting.
    • Members of nonprofit organizations that meet IRS 501(c)(3) criteria and provide outdoor experiences to youth on a not-for-profit basis (with the caveat that if they provide services to non-members, the outfitter/guide provisions apply).

  • Clarifies licensure requirements on private property:

    • If a person obtains permission to outfit or guide on private property from the owner, licensure is required unless a written agreement with the owner expressly does not require licensure.

  • Effective date:

    • Emergency clause enacted; the statute becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Who is Affected

  • Accredited postsecondary educational institutions in Idaho (both public and private) that are accredited by an organization recognized by the Idaho State Board of Education.
  • Other parties remain subject to existing exemptions (private landowners, incidental equipment providers, nonprofit youth organizations under specified conditions).
  • Individuals who outfit or guide on private property with owner permission may or may not require licensure depending on the written agreement with the property owner.

Fiscal Impact

  • The fiscal note indicates a de minimis (negligible) impact on the General Fund or other funding sources.

Timeline and Legislative History

  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Passed the Legislature: February 2025 (House and Senate actions culminating in enrollment and signing)
  • Governor signed: February 27, 2025
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025
  • Chapter: 10 of the 2025 Session Laws

Practical Implications

  • Streamlines compliance for Idaho-accredited colleges and universities by exempting them from outfitter/guide licensing when operating on lands within the scope of their activities.
  • Aligns broader licensing framework with public/private postsecondary accreditation standards recognized by the State Board of Education.
  • Ensures that other outfitting or guiding activities remain governed by existing licensure rules, with careful attention to written property-owner agreements for incidental guiding on private property.

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

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