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ID H0522

ID H0522
Amends existing law to provide that certain actions shall be considered cannibalism.


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Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
03/08/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO CANNIBALISM; AMENDING SECTION 18-5003, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ACTIONS SHALL

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to expand the definition of cannibalism. The bill provides that not only willfully ingesting the flesh or blood of a human being, but also willfully providing the flesh or blood of a human being to another person to ingest without that person's knowledge or consent, shall be considered cannibalism. The bill also establishes an affirmative defense if the action was taken under extreme life-threatening conditions as the only apparent means of survival. Cannibalism is punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The bill declares an emergency and specifies that it shall take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 03/08/2024)

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