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ID H0517
ID H0517Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the deprivation of religious liberty or freedom of speech by a governmental entity.
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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/20/2024
02/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES; AMENDING TITLE 6, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 37, TITLE 6, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE LEGISLA- TIVE INTENT, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DEPRI- VATION OF RELIGIOUS LI
AI Summary
This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to establish provisions regarding the deprivation of religious liberty or freedom of speech by a governmental entity. It defines key terms like "governmental entity" and "employee," and provides a cause of action for individuals whose rights under the Idaho constitution's religious liberty and free speech guarantees have been violated by a governmental entity or its employee. The bill also includes provisions for the defense and indemnification of governmental employees, limitations on actions, jurisdiction, venue, service of summons, attorney's fees and costs, and limits on damages. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee (on 02/23/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0517/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0517.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0517SOP.pdf |
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