Bill > H0183

This bill, known as the "Bolter-Stall Defend the Defender Act," proposes significant changes to Idaho's criminal code to enhance penalties for crimes committed against peace officers. The bill amends two sections of Idaho law to provide stronger protections and more severe punishments for assaults and murders targeting law enforcement personnel. Specifically, for any crime committed against a peace officer, the bill introduces a mandatory minimum imprisonment term of 15 years, with a potential maximum sentence of life in prison. In cases of first-degree murder involving a peace officer, the bill mandates a minimum confinement period of 35 years, compared to the previous 10-year minimum, during which the offender would be ineligible for parole, discharge, or sentence reduction. The legislation aims to deter violence against law enforcement and provide additional legal safeguards for peace officers by imposing more stringent criminal penalties. The bill is set to go into effect on July 1, 2025, and was enacted with an emergency clause to underscore its importance and immediate relevance to public safety.

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Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0183/