Laws, Rules, and Legislation

These are the laws and rules that directly affect workers’ compensation in Idaho:

Laws

Rules

Judicial Rules of Practice and Procedure (Effective 1.18.23)
- Effective January 18, 2023, the Idaho Industrial Commission has amended Judicial Rules of Practice and Procedures (JRP) Rule 3E to accept electronic signatures on pleadings, motions, and other documents submitted to the Commission. This policy change is consistent with the practices utilized by the Idaho Supreme Court, regarding electronic signatures.
Rules of Administrative Procedure of the Idaho Industrial Commission
Rules of Appellate Practice and Procedure Under the Idaho Employment Security Law (Effective 7.1.2021)
IDAPA 17 Current Administrative Rules

Idaho Industrial Commission Rules Reauthorization Guidance

The Idaho Legislature did not renew the existing administrative rules at the end of the 2019 Legislative session. In April, the Governor’s Office directed the Industrial Commission to take the necessary steps to minimize the impact of the rules expiring.

In January 2019, the Governor signed the Red Tape Reduction Act, requiring agencies to cut down on rule sections to make the chapters as simple as possible. To meet the direction of the Governor, the Commission will bring forward rule chapter revisions for when the rules expire on July 1st. These revisions will follow a special process put in place by the Division of Financial Management for final approval by the Governor’s Office. All changes are strictly to consolidate information per the Red Tape Reduction Act. There will be no substantive changes.

Legislative Session: Approved Rules

(effective Sine Die 3/20/20 unless otherwise noted)

(effective Sine Die 4/11/19 unless otherwise noted)

(effective Sine Die 3/28/18 unless otherwise noted)

(effective Sine Die 3/24/16 unless otherwise noted)

(effective Sine Die 3/25/16 unless otherwise noted)