Idaho § 56-223 - Public assistance not assignable
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 56-223 — Public assistance not assignable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-223. Public assistance not assignable
Public assistance awarded under this act shall not be transferable or assignable, and none of the money paid or payable under this act shall be subject to execution, attachment, or other legal process; except that the department may transfer funds to another public agency in lieu of payments to recipients, said funds to be transferred by such agency to project sponsors for payment as wages to said recipients participating in special work projects.
[56-223, added 1941, ch. 181, sec. 23, p. 379; am. 1969, ch. 30, sec. 2, p. 51; am. 1997, ch. 30, sec. 1, p. 55.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 56-223
What does Idaho Statutes § 56-223 cover?
Section 56-223 ("Public assistance not assignable") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 56-223?
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