Bill > H0125

This bill amends Idaho's existing riot law (Section 18-6402) to add a new provision that creates a felony penalty when a riot results in physical injury to any person. Previously, riots were classified as felonies only if they occurred near penal facilities, involved hostages, or caused property damage exceeding $500. The new provision establishes that a riot causing physical injury to a person is now a felony punishable by up to five years in state penitentiary, a fine not exceeding $10,000, or both. The bill also makes some technical corrections, such as changing "subsection" to "paragraph" in the existing text. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and the legislature has declared an emergency to expedite its implementation. This amendment appears designed to create stricter consequences for riots that involve personal harm, potentially serving as a deterrent to violent collective actions that result in injury.

Justice

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0125/