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ID H0387

ID H0387
Amends existing law to revise the penalty for a first conviction for domestic violence.


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Introduced
01/12/2024
In Committee
03/13/2024
Crossed Over
01/22/2024
Passed
03/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AMENDING SECTION 18-918, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE A PENALTY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise the penalty for a first conviction of misdemeanor domestic battery. Specifically, it increases the maximum jail sentence from 6 months to 1 year. The bill also makes some technical corrections to the domestic violence statute. The bill declares an emergency and provides an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 22, 2024 Session Law Chapter 163 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/25/2024)

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