Environment
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- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIdahoEnacted
H 929: HEALTH CARE – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding certain out-of-pocket payments for health care services.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
H 929 status: Enacted — Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 275 Effective: 01/01/2027 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes new provisions regarding out-of-pocket payments for health care services.
Who is affected
Healthcare patients, providers, and insurance entities operating within Idaho.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill is effective as of January 1, 2027.
Potential benefits
Potential for reduced financial burdens for patients seeking medical care.
Risks and tradeoffs
Ambiguity regarding how changes are implemented and potential impacts on insurance coverage or provider billing.
What is still unknown
The specific definition of 'out-of-pocket' changes, the impact on insurance premiums, and the scope of services affected.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
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- No material direct effect identified.
Society
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- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
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- No material direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
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- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
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Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Downside severity and specific sector impacts cannot be verified due to lack of full text.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordReported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 275 Effective: 01/01/2027
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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