On March 31, 2025, Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a statement regarding the Governor's veto of SB1023, known as the Medical Freedom Act. The Act aimed to prevent government-imposed vaccine and mask mandates in Idaho. Labrador called on the state legislature to override the veto to safeguard the rights of Idahoans.
"The Medical Freedom Act is the defining bill of this session—one that would protect Idahoans from government-imposed vaccine and mask mandates," Labrador stated. He reflected on the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, mentioning lockdowns, mandates, business closures, school shutdowns, and restrictions that he felt infringed upon freedoms.
Labrador expressed that the pandemic's impact on society and the economy was more damaging than the virus itself. He highlighted his motivation for running for Attorney General, citing a perceived failure of the state to defend its citizens against government overreach. He urged the legislature to seize the current chance to make a change, stressing the importance of the decision.