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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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