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Senate updates identity-theft law; requires notices and 12 months of credit monitoring
Summary
The Idaho Senate on March 10 passed Senate Bill 10‑66 as amended, revising the state's identity‑theft statutes to clarify definitions and to require prompt notification and at least 12 months of free credit monitoring for affected individuals.
The Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill 10‑66 as amended on March 10, 2025, updating state identity‑theft law to clarify definitions and require that agencies notify affected people and offer at least 12 months of credit monitoring.
Sponsor and debate: Senator Taves, who opened debate on the bill, said, “Identity theft is a growing concern in today's digital age, and it's imperative that we take steps to safeguard the personal information of Idahoans.” He told the Senate the bill revises definitions (including “breach of security” and “encryption”) and aligns Idaho's statute with industry standards.
What the bill does: The measure revises definitions used in Idaho's identity theft statutes, clarifies what constitutes a breach of security, and requires entities and agencies responsible for a breach to notify affected individuals promptly. The bill also requires those entities to provide credit monitoring services at no cost for at least 12 months for affected individuals.
Vote and procedure: The roll call showed the bill passed the Senate by a 27‑to‑6 vote with two senators absent. The title was approved and the bill will be transmitted to the Idaho House of Representatives.
Context and next steps: Sponsors said the changes are intended to modernize Idaho law to match private‑sector standards for protecting personally identifiable information. The House will receive the bill next for consideration.
