Idaho Senate may make changes to parental consent law under new ‘Band-Aid’ bill

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 854

Last Updated: 1 day, 18 hours ago

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The so-called “Band-Aid” bill to clarify Idaho’s medical parental consent law will be sent to the Senate for more changes to address unintended barriers to newborn drug testing and exams related to investigations of abuse against children.

The Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday unanimously voted to send House Bill 860 to the Senate floor in the “14th Order,” which is where it may be amended.

The bill is meant to amend …

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