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H 80

YELLOW DOT MOTOR VEHICLE MEDICAL INFORMATION ACT – Repeals existing law relating to the Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Act.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Repeals Idaho Yellow Dot Medical Information Act, ending program July 1, 2025; declares an emergency. Saves up to $10,000 annually; affects participants, responders, and agencies.

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Health & Welfare
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Bill Summary · H 80

Summary of Idaho House Bill 80 (H 80)

Overview

House Bill 80 proposes to repeal the Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Act, effectively removing Chapter 47 of Title 39 of Idaho Code. The bill includes an emergency declaration and provides for an effective date of July 1, 2025. It was introduced in the 2025 session on January 29, 2025 and referred to the Health & Welfare Committee.

What the bill does

  • Repeals: Section-by-section repeal of Chapter 47, Title 39, Idaho Code (the Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Act). This removes the statutory framework authorizing the Yellow Dot program.
  • Emergency/Effective date: Declares an emergency and sets the act to take full force and effect on July 1, 2025.
  • No new program provisions: The text and fiscal note indicate the bill ends the Yellow Dot program as currently authorized by Idaho law.

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 1: Repeals Chapter 47, Title 39, Idaho Code (the Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Act).
  • Section 2: Declares an emergency exists and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025 for the repeal.

Fiscal impact

  • The fiscal note states that the repeal will not cost money and will save taxpayers up to $10,000 annually.
  • No ongoing state expenditures are expected as a result of the repeal.

Who or what is affected

  • Participants and provider entities associated with the Yellow Dot program (the program established under the repealed act).
  • Law enforcement and first responders who historically relied on the program’s information framework.
  • State agencies administering or interacting with the Yellow Dot program (e.g., those enforcing or advocating health information programs in the motor vehicle context).

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 29, 2025
  • First reading and referral: January 29, 2025 (referred to Health & Welfare)
  • Committee action: January 30, 2025 (referred to Health & Welfare); February 10, 2025 (reported Do Pass); February 11, 2025 (third reading scheduled); February 12, 2025 (third reading passed 69-1-0AYES)
  • Floor actions: February 13, 2025 (received from House, filed for first reading; referred to Senate)
  • Status: Introduced and read first time; legislative actions indicate rapid progression through the House with approval and transmission to the Senate.

Additional notes

  • The bill’s accompanying documents include a “Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note” prepared by supporters, noting the repeal and associated cost savings.
  • This summary reflects the bill’s text as enacted in Section 1 and Section 2; it does not restate any specific program details that were contained in the prior Yellow Dot statute.

For readers seeking the precise statutory language, refer to the bill text: repealing Chapter 47, Title 39, Idaho Code, and the emergency/enhanced effective date provisions.

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

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