Idaho House committee approves oversight bill for youth in residential treatment facilities

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 522

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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An Idaho House of Representatives committee on Thursday unanimously approved a bill to overhaul oversight of children’s residential treatment facilities to address a state report finding widespread abuse and gaps in safeguards.

In care facilities, Idaho kids are under less abuse oversight, watchdog government report finds

Idaho Falls Republican Rep. Marco Erickson sponsored House Bill 723, which would create requirements for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to …

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