Bill > S1233

This bill, an amendment to Idaho's Constitutional Courts Act, adds a new section that prohibits state courts from enforcing, considering, or applying any arbitration decision that is based on religious or cultural laws which do not fully align with the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Idaho State Constitution. Arbitration is a process where parties in a dispute agree to have their case heard by an impartial third party, whose decision is usually binding. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, meaning this new restriction on court enforcement of certain arbitration rulings will take effect on that date.

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Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1233/