Idaho Bill Book

The bill would make it illegal for a person to enter a restroom or changing room that matches a different gender, and could fine or jail them.

People could be punished for using the bathroom that fits their gender identity. Trans residents might face fines or jail. Supporters claim it protects privacy, but it strips away a basic right for many.

Nobody / Symbolic

• Accountability (hurts) — creates criminal penalty. adds a penalty that limits ability to challenge restroom rules
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — removes bathroom access. prohibits a person from using a restroom that matches their gender identity
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost falls on individuals. fines or jail time would be imposed on people who violate the rule
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no transparency provisions. bill text does not mention public input or reporting
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. bill does not allocate or shift money

• Official text (ID H0606)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0606/
• LegiScan — H0606https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0606/2026

The bill would keep the child tax credit forever, change income tax rates, and end the parental choice credit, affecting family tax bills.

Families could see steady help from the child credit, but might pay more if the new tax rates raise their bills, and they lose the parental credit.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. Bill changes tax rates but adds no accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — removes tax credit. Repeals Parental Choice Tax Credit
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — taxpayers may pay more. If rates rise, ordinary families bear cost
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. Bill is just introduced
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no new funding. No spending changes noted

• Official text (ID H0782)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0782/
• LegiScan — H0782https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0782/2026

The bill would change how much tax credit families can claim for school choices in 2026 and 2027.

Citizens should watch this bill because it could raise or lower the amount of money parents get back, affecting school budgeting and family finances.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. Bill does not add or remove accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral effect. Bill does not change any personal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — unknown impact. Effect on taxpayers depends on whether credits are increased or decreased.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard process. Bill follows normal legislative steps.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — uncertain fiscal effect. Changing credit amounts could shift state spending, but direction is unclear.

• Official text (ID S1281)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1281/
• LegiScan — S1281https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/S1281/2026

The bill would add new rules for checking who can get Medicaid, changing how people prove they qualify.

The bill could make it harder for low‑income families to keep Medicaid if they miss paperwork, but it might also stop fraud and save state money.

Government Power

• Accountability (neutral) — no specific info. official text does not mention accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no specific info. official text does not mention changes to rights
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — no specific info. official text does not specify cost impacts
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no specific info. official text does not detail procedural changes
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no specific info. official text does not mention funding

• Official text (ID H0912)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0912/
• LegiScan — H0912https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0912/2026

The bill would let local governments in Idaho set rules on plastic bags and other containers, so towns could ban or limit them.

If towns can ban plastic bags, the environment may improve, but shoppers might need to pay more for reusable bags; voters should watch the bill now and tell their representatives what they think.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Allows local oversight of bag rules. Local governments can set and enforce bag regulations
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct change to personal rights. Bill does not affect individual legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Consumers may pay more for alternatives. Potential shift of cost to shoppers buying reusable bags
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. Bill is introduced and referred for printing
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes mentioned. No money allocated or required

• Official text (ID H0812)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0812/
• LegiScan — H0812https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0812/2026

This bill would change when wastewater companies can be treated like public utilities, affecting how they operate and charge customers.

Citizens should pay attention to this bill because it could change how much they pay for wastewater services and who controls those services.

• Accountability (neutral) — Unclear accountability for wastewater companies.. The bill does not specify how it will hold companies accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No clear protections for consumers.. The bill does not mention consumer protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Potential cost shifts are unclear.. It is uncertain how costs will be managed under the new rules.

• Official text (ID S1397)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1397/
• LegiScan — S1397https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/S1397/2026

This bill would change the punishment for people who pay for sex, which might not help anyone.

Changing penalties can affect how society views this issue. It's important to think about whether this helps or hurts people involved.

Nobody / Symbolic

• Accountability (neutral) — Changes penalties but lacks clarity on accountability.. The bill does not specify how it will hold people accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — May not provide protections for vulnerable individuals.. The bill does not address protections for those involved in commercial sexual activity.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs of enforcement may shift without clear benefits.. It's unclear who will bear the costs of implementing the new penalties.

• Official text (ID H0493)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0493/
• LegiScan — H0493https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0493/2026

This bill would change how fuel tax money is shared, which might impact local services and roads.

If this bill passes, it could change how much money towns get for roads. It is important to watch how this affects local services.

• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Changes may affect local funding.. The bill could change how much money local areas receive from fuel taxes.

• Official text (ID H0535)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0535/
• LegiScan — H0535https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0535/2026

This bill would change rules about flags and let the Attorney General punish violations.

Citizens should pay attention because this bill could give more power to the government to enforce rules about flags.

Government Power

• Process Transparency (neutral) — The bill is still in early stages.. It has been introduced and referred to committees.

• Official text (ID H0538)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0538/
• LegiScan — H0538https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0538/2026

This bill would let people complain if their request for public records is denied, making it easier to access information.

If this bill passes, it could help people get important information more easily. It's a good time to support it so everyone can know what's happening in their community.

Everyday People

• Process Transparency (neutral) — Improves the process for filing complaints.. This bill helps people understand how to challenge denials.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Supports citizens' rights to access information.. It gives people a way to respond if they are denied access.

• Official text (ID H0600)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0600/
• LegiScan — H0600https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0600/2026

The bill would require health plans to cover anticancer medicines, helping patients get needed treatment without extra cost.

Patients could get life‑saving cancer drugs now, but insurers might raise premiums to cover the added expense, so we need to watch costs.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Adds coverage requirement. Ensures plans must cover anticancer meds
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands patient rights. Patients can get needed drugs
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Potential premium increase. Insurers may raise costs
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No change in process. Bill still in early stage
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding details. No new money source

• Official text (ID H0530)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0530/
• LegiScan — H0530https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0530/2026

The bill would let hospitals decide quickly if a patient qualifies for Medicaid, so care can start right away.

If the bill passes, low‑income families could get treatment faster, avoiding long emergency‑room waits and possible health problems. The state may have to pay for more early Medicaid coverage, which could raise its budget costs.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill adds rules but does not change who is answerable.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — positive. Improves patients' right to timely care by allowing quick eligibility checks.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — negative. State Medicaid program may pay for more early coverage.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Bill does not specify new reporting or public oversight.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — negative. Shifts spending toward Medicaid reimbursements for hospitals.

• Official text (ID H0845)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0845/
• LegiScan — H0845https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0845/2026

This bill would put a cap on how much landlords can charge people to apply for a rental home, saving renters money.

This bill aims to stop landlords from charging too much just to apply for a place to live. If it passes, it would help people save money when they are looking for a new home. Right now, landlords can charge whatever they want for these fees, and it can add up quickly, making it harder for families to find housing. People should pay attention to this bill because it could make renting more fair and affordable.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Limits how much landlords can charge for application fees.. The bill adds new rules to state law to put limits on rental application fees, making landlords more accountable for these charges.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects renters from unfair application fees.. By setting limits on fees, the bill protects people looking for homes from having to pay too much just to apply.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Prevents renters from paying excessive application fees.. This bill would stop landlords from charging very high fees to apply for a rental, keeping more money in renters' pockets.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No direct impact on how transparent the process is.. The bill's text does not discuss changes to how transparent the rental application process itself would be.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding changes are mentioned in the bill summary.. The bill focuses on fee limits and does not mention any new funding or how money would be spent by the state.

Pushing for it: Renters
Bearing the cost: Landlords

• Official text (ID H0701)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0701/
• LegiScan — H0701https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0701/2026

Hospitals would have to be more open about maternity costs

If you're having a baby, you'd have a better idea of what it will cost, helping you plan and make informed decisions about your care

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increased transparency. Hospitals would be more accountable for their pricing
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Better informed patients. Patients would have more information to make informed decisions
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No clear cost shift. The bill does not clearly shift costs to any particular group

Pushing for it: Patients
Bearing the cost: Hospitals

• Official text (ID S1315)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1315/
• LegiScan — S1315https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/S1315/2026

This bill would help seniors by giving them more money for food and lowering their taxes.

If this bill passes, seniors could save money on taxes and get more help with food costs. It's important to support this to help those in need.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Increases financial support for seniors. The bill proposes increased food tax credits, which would financially benefit seniors.

Pushing for it: seniors
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (ID H0605)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0605/
• LegiScan — H0605https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0605/2026

Families with kids would keep getting a tax credit forever, lowering their taxes each year.

This could help families afford basics, but it also means the state collects less money, which may affect other services.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight created.. The bill simply extends an existing credit.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands benefit to families.. More families can claim the credit forever.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Costs shift to all taxpayers.. State revenue drops, affecting public funds.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. Bill is at the introduction stage.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Reduces state tax intake.. Indefinite credit cuts future revenue.

Pushing for it: families with children
Bearing the cost: state budget

• Official text (ID S1450)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1450/
• LegiScan — S1450https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/S1450/2026

The bill would make some insurers tell customers more about their policies and prices.

People could see hidden fees and coverage details, helping them compare plans and avoid surprise costs, so they should watch the bill now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Transparency lets consumers hold insurers accountable.. Requiring insurers to disclose information improves oversight.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — More info protects consumer rights.. Customers can better understand coverage and costs.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Compliance costs fall on insurers, not consumers.. No new fees for policyholders are mentioned.
• Process Transparency (helps) — The bill itself adds openness to insurance market.. Mandates disclosure of policy details.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes are included.. The text does not mention money allocations.

• Official text (ID H0618)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0618/
• LegiScan — H0618https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0618/2026

Insurers in Idaho would have to pay claims quickly, so policyholders won’t wait long for money they need.

Citizens should watch this bill because faster payouts protect families from cash strain, but insurers may raise premiums to cover new rules.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Improves insurer accountability. Clear deadlines force insurers to act quickly
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Strengthens consumer rights. Policyholders get faster access to owed money
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost may shift to insurers. Insurers could raise premiums to cover compliance
• Process Transparency (helps) — Adds clear payment rules. Deadlines make claim process more transparent
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No new funding mentioned. Bill does not allocate money

• LegiScan — H0829https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0829/2026

The bill would stop charging sales tax on certain foods, end a grocery tax credit, and send more sales tax money to local governments.

Consumers could save money on everyday groceries, but stores might lose a tax break and could raise prices, while towns hope for more funding for services.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — . Bill does not change oversight or reporting requirements.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — . Adds a tax exemption for some food, expanding consumer benefit.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — . Repeal of grocery tax credit may shift cost to retailers or consumers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — . No new transparency measures are introduced.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — . Changes distribution of existing sales tax to local governments.

• Official text (ID H0633)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0633/
• LegiScan — H0633https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0633/2026

This bill would make it easier for people to get back sales taxes they paid by mistake.

If you accidentally paid too much sales tax, this bill could help you get your money back faster. It's important to support it now to help everyday people save money.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Improves accountability for tax refunds.. The bill provides clearer procedures for refunds.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects consumer rights to refunds.. It helps ensure people can reclaim their money.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Somewhat transparent process.. The bill outlines procedures but lacks detailed transparency measures.

• Official text (ID H0891)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0891/
• LegiScan — H0891https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0891/2026