Idaho Code § 39-3901

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 39-3901 - LEGISLATIVE INTENT

The legislature of the state of Idaho acknowledges that sterilization procedures are highly intrusive, generally irreversible and represent potentially permanent and highly significant consequences for individuals incapable of giving informed consent. The legislature recognizes that certain legal safeguards are required to prevent indiscriminate and unnecessary sterilization of such individuals, and to assure equal access to desired medical procedures for all Idaho citizens.

Idaho Code § 39-3901

[39-3901, added 2003, ch. 189, sec. 2, p. 512.]