Idaho 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

H 956 — CHILD PROTECTION – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding social workers.

Last action — Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends several sections of Idaho Code related to social work, establishing new requirements for training, professional conduct, and additional duties for social workers.

  • Section 16-1649

    the department may request assistance from a law enforcement agency or seek a court or- der. → the department may request assistance from a law enforcement agency or seek a court order.

    Clarifies the language regarding court orders in the notification of rights.

  • Chapter 32, Title 54

    54-3206A. REQUIRED TRAINING. (1) All social workers licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall: (a) Be trained in autism, the autism spectrum, and introversion... (b) Annually enroll in and successfully complete the digital course "foundations of autism" online... (c) Annually review "introverts vs. extroverts: understanding the spectrum" online...

    Establishes mandatory training requirements for social workers on autism and introversion.

  • Section 54-3210

    Code of Professional Conduct. (1) The board shall prepare and adopt a code of professional conduct that includes violations... (e) Makes false or misleading statements to parents or guardians about the parent's or guardian's legal rights or responsibilities.

    Introduces a formal code of professional conduct for social workers, specifying unacceptable behaviors.

  • Section 54-3217

    A violation of section 54-3218(1), Idaho Code, by a licensed social worker may result in: (a) A finding of a violation of the rules of professional conduct... (d) Other disciplinary action.

    Adds penalties for violations of professional conduct rules by social workers.

  • Chapter 32, Title 54

    54-3218. DUTIES AND LIMITATIONS. (1) Any person licensed pursuant to this chapter shall include only factual findings supported by clear and convincing evidence in any report... (3) If a licensed social worker does not abide by the decisions of such social worker's supervisors... such social worker shall immediately be subject to termination...

    Establishes specific duties and limitations for licensed social workers, emphasizing accountability.

  • Section 56-1004

    Maintain written documentation of the essential functions and psy- chological demands of social workers employed by the department; → Maintain written documentation of the essential functions and psychological demands of social workers employed by the department;

    Corrects a minor typographical error regarding documentation responsibilities.

Action History

  1. Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

  2. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 956?
H 956 is sponsored by Lucas B. Cayler (Republican).
What is the current status of H 956?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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