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ID H0511

ID H0511
Adds to existing law to provide immunity for the security teams of religious organizations.


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Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO PARTIES TO ACTIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, TITLE 5, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 5-347, IDAHO CODE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PRO- VIDE CERTAIN LEGAL IMMUNITY TO VOLUNTEER SECURITY PERSONNEL OF A RELI- GIOUS ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN LEGAL IMMUNITY TO RELIGIOUS OR- GANIZATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE APPLICABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill adds a new section to Idaho law to provide legal immunity to volunteer security personnel of religious organizations and to the religious organizations themselves for any safety, security, or protection services provided, including the use of nonlethal or lethal force, as long as the actions do not amount to gross negligence or wanton or reckless misconduct. The bill defines key terms such as "religious organization" and "security personnel," and it declares an emergency, allowing the law to take effect immediately on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration (on 02/09/2024)

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