Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Bill

H 558: JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS – Adds to existing law to provide requirements for the Department of Health and Welfare to apply and reserve federal benefits for children in the department’s legal custody.

Enacted Last action March 18, 2026: Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2026 Session Law Chapter 31 Effective: 07/01/2026

Plain-language summary

H 558 is a bill introduced in the Idaho House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS – Adds to existing law to provide requirements for the Department of Health and Welfare to apply and reserve federal benefits for children in the department’s legal custody. Primary sponsor: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2026 Session Law Chapter 31 Effective: 07/01/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE.