Episode 13: The Power to Pause: Inside Idaho’s Report and Hold Law

In episode thirteen of Insights, hosts Celia Kinney and Anthony Polidori are joined by Lisa Ray Anderson of AARP Idaho to discuss House Bill 182, Idaho’s newly enacted Report and Hold law. This legislation empowers financial institutions and reporting persons—as defined under the statute—to pause suspicious transactions and report suspected exploitation. Designed to help protect seniors and vulnerable adults from financial harm, the law introduces new tools for early intervention and strengthens collaboration among financial professionals, families, and state agencies. The conversation explores how the law works, why it matters, and what it means for communities across Idaho.

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