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ID H0571
ID H0571Amends existing law to provide for disturbing the peace of a religious worship, meeting, or event.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO DISTURBING THE PEACE; AMENDING SECTION 18-6409, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR DISTURBING THE PEACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, MEETINGS, OR EVENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to specifically address the disturbance of religious gatherings, making it a misdemeanor for anyone who maliciously and willfully disrupts religious worship, meetings, or events. This disruption can occur at a place of worship or an off-site location used for such purposes and includes actions like using profane language, behaving rudely or indecently, making unnecessary noise, or obstructing the start or continuation of the gathering, whether inside the venue or nearby, in a way that disturbs the order and solemnity of the event. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0571/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0571.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0571SOP.pdf |
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