Federal judge upholds Idaho law that bans vaccine, medical treatment requirements in daycares

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 776

Last Updated: 4 days, 3 hours ago

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An Idaho judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Boise daycare and parents that sought to block enforcement of a state law that bans daycares from requiring vaccines or medical treatment.

The lawsuit claimed that the Idaho Medical Freedom Act was unconstitutionally vague, arguing its language bans a range of routine health protections — including handwashing and sending home sick kids. But last week, Chief U.S. District …

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