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ID S1237
ID S1237Amends and repeals existing law regarding a voter's affidavit in lieu of identification.
summary
Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO VOTERS; REPEALING SECTION 34-1114, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO A VOTER'S AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION; AMENDING SECTION 34-409, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A CODE REFERENCE AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-1012, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A CODE REFERENCE AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 34-1106, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A PROVISION REGARDING PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION AF- FIDAVITS AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a section of Idaho law that allowed voters to use an affidavit, or sworn statement, in place of personal identification when voting, and makes technical corrections to other sections of the law. Specifically, it removes references to the repealed affidavit provision from laws concerning electronic voter registration, early voting procedures, and the process of receiving a ballot at the polls. The bill also makes minor wording changes to ensure consistency and clarity in these existing laws, and it will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1237/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1237.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1237SOP.pdf |
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