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H 290

IMMUNIZATIONS – Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding immunizations in daycare and schools.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 290 streamlines immunization rules for Idaho daycare and schools, requiring parents to provide records while shifting oversight back to the legislature.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2025 Session Law Chapter 174 Effective: 07/01/2025; 07/01/2025 IDAPA Sunset Clause - SECTION 7 & 8
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Bill Summary · H 290

Summary of House Bill 290 (H 290)

Title

Immunizations – Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding immunizations in daycare and schools.

Status

  • Reported Signed by Governor: March 26, 2025
  • Session Law Chapter: 174
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2025
  • IDAPA Sunset Clause: Sections 7 & 8 effective July 1, 2025

Introduction

  • Introduced on: February 20, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject Areas: Child Care, Children, Daycare, Health, Health and Welfare Department, Medical, Schools and School Districts

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 290 aims to streamline and clarify existing immunization regulations for licensed daycare facilities and schools in Idaho. The bill transfers decision-making authority from the Department of Health and Welfare back to the Idaho Legislature, enhancing legislative oversight and accountability. This change is intended to make immunization laws more accessible and understandable for parents, guardians, and educational institutions.

Key Provisions

  1. Amendments to Immunization Requirements:

    • Daycare Facilities: Parents or guardians must provide an immunization record within 14 days of a child's initial attendance. This record must be signed by a licensed healthcare professional and retained by the daycare for the duration of the child's attendance plus one year.
    • Schools: Similar requirements apply for school-aged children, who must provide an immunization record upon admission to any public, private, or parochial school.

  2. Exemptions:

    • Children may be exempt from immunization requirements if:
      • A physician certifies that immunization would endanger the child's health.
      • Parents or guardians submit a signed statement objecting on religious or other grounds.
    • Exempted children may be excluded during disease outbreaks.

  3. Repeals and Nullifications:

    • The bill repeals certain sections of the Idaho Code related to exemptions and the Idaho Childhood Immunization Policy Commission.
    • Specific administrative rules in IDAPA 16.02.11 and IDAPA 16.02.15 are declared null and void.

  4. Compliance and Reporting:

    • The Department of Health and Welfare may conduct random compliance checks at daycare facilities, providing advance notice of 30 days.
    • Licensed daycare operators must correct any identified violations within 30 days.

Fiscal Impact

The legislation is noted to have no fiscal impact, meaning it will not increase or decrease revenue or require additional expenditures at either the state or local government levels.

Affected Parties

  • Parents and Guardians: Will need to ensure compliance with new immunization record requirements for their children.
  • Daycare Facilities and Schools: Must adapt to the revised immunization requirements and maintain accurate records.
  • Department of Health and Welfare: Will have reduced regulatory authority, shifting more responsibility to the legislature.

Procedural Timeline

  • March 26, 2025: Signed by the Governor.
  • March 24, 2025: Delivered to the Governor.
  • March 18, 2025: Passed in the Senate with a vote of 23-11-1.
  • March 5, 2025: Passed in the House with a vote of 49-21-0.
  • February 20, 2025: Introduced and referred to the Health & Welfare Committee.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 290, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and the implications for stakeholders involved in the immunization process for children in Idaho.

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

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