Idaho
Open Meetings Law
Formally: Idaho Open Meetings Law
Idaho Code §§ 74-201 to 74-208
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 5 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
5 calendar day meeting notice and 48-hour agenda notice for regular meetings; 24-hour notice for special meetings; agenda posted in same manner as meeting notice
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
Idaho Open Meetings Law (Idaho Code § 74-201 et seq.) does not mandate public comment. Public bodies may allow or restrict comment at their discretion and may adopt time, place, and manner rules.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under Idaho Code § 74-203; participation via telecommunications devices constitutes presence in person. Remote members count toward quorum. At least one member, director, or chief officer must be physically present at the noticed location.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, all votes and actions taken (Idaho Code § 74-204(4))
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.