Idaho Legislature: Ask legislators to VOTE YES on S1031 - Dist bds of hlth, powers and duties (posted 01/30/25)

Bill: legislature.idaho.gov/s…

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The draconian response to public health during COVID was a perfect example of why health boards should be advisory only and not have sweeping powers. People were forced to take arbitrary actions dictated by public officials who often were frightened, politically pressured, or financially incentivized to control the behavior of citizens. The actions were not based on sound science, which was censored, suppressed, or simply not done. Such actions included but were not limited to:

• Lockdowns

• Social distancing

• Mask mandates

• Mandated medical treatments ("standard of care") including COVID shots and remdesivir treatments in hospital

Idahoans must take control over their own health, and never again be forced to submit to violations of our personal and constitutional rights in the name of "public health." The road to tyranny and loss of freedom has been paved by public health measures that were absolutely the opposite of what should have been done. For this reason, each citizen must be empowered to choose his or her own path. If one is sick, one should stay home.

Sanitation / disinfection, ventilation, sunlight, exercise, sleep, good food, and other lifestyle improvements, plus lack of crowding are best for ensuring public health. We did not receive these messages from public health agencies during COVID (or before). Idaho's public health agencies must never again succumb to big business and big government interests, or their own fears in order to exert power over citizens.

This bill will help to ensure district health boards focus only on necessary and reasonable health laws and regulations. It removes their broad authority to take sweeping actions for public health, including preventative measures. This change keeps their duties clear and limits overreach, ensuring resources are used responsibly and decisions stay with a well-defined scope. It also ensures their actions are based on sound science and not fear, panic, political pressure, or financial influence.

NOTE: Public health boards also should be liable for any overreach of personal rights, though this bill does not provide penalties for such overreach.

Reference:

• Health Freedom & Other Solutions for Idaho & Beyond: