Idaho Code
Idaho Code § 67-7901 (2026)
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Legislative findings.
(1) The legislature hereby finds and declares that it is the public policy of the state of Idaho that all persons eighteen (18) years of age or older shall provide proof that they are lawfully present in the United States prior to receipt of certain public benefits.
(2) The intent of the legislature is not to regulate immigration but to control public expenditures for certain public benefits, not inconsistent with federal law.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 2008–2008 · leading case: Mercy Med. Ctr. v. Ada Cnty., 192 P.3d 1050 (Idaho 2008).
Mercy Med. Ctr. v. Ada Cnty., 192 P.3d 1050 (Idaho 2008). “Alphonsus, this legislation provides that all persons eighteen years of age of older must provide proof of lawful presence in the United States in order to receive certain public benefits.”
Saint Alphonsus Reg'l Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 190 P.3d 870 (Idaho 2008). “I.C. § 67-7901 (2007). This requirement is extended to medical indigency benefits, except for emergency medical treatment.”
St. Alphonsus Reg'l Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Ada Cnty. Bd. Of Commissioners (Idaho 2008). “Residency deals with a person’s location in a particular 2 In 2007 the legislature added the requirement that all persons eighteen years of age or older must provide proof that they are legally in the United States prior to being able to receive public benefits.”
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