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ID H0552
ID H0552Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain judgments and to provide for default judgments in certain situations.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 49-1203, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR RECORDS OF JUDGMENT AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 18-8002, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR BUSINESS DAYS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FAILURE TO APPEAR AT OR TO REQUEST A HEARING SHALL
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Idaho law, primarily concerning motor vehicle-related judgments and penalties. It amends existing law to clarify that courts should report judgments for unpaid fines to the Department of Transportation, and if the judgment debtor is a non-resident, this information will be sent to their home state's licensing authority. Additionally, the bill revises procedures related to driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, specifically by changing the timeframe for requesting a hearing after being cited for refusing a breathalyzer or other evidentiary test from seven "calendar" days to seven "business" days, and it clarifies that failure to appear at a requested hearing will result in a default judgment against the individual. The bill also makes technical corrections and updates language for clarity.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation and Defense Committee (House)
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Transportation & Defense Committee (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0552/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0552.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0552SOP.pdf |
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