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Bill > H0615
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO DISTURBING THE PEACE; AMENDING SECTION 18-6409, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISTURBING THE PEACE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law concerning disturbing the peace by expanding the definition of what constitutes a disturbance. Specifically, it adds "religious gathering" and "house of worship" to the list of places whose peace can be disturbed, and it clarifies that disturbing the peace can occur through "firing" any gun or pistol, replacing the previous wording. The bill also introduces a new provision making it a misdemeanor to maliciously and willfully disturb the dignity or reverential nature of funerals, memorial services, funeral processions, burial ceremonies, or viewings of deceased persons. Finally, the bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Carl Bjerke (R),
Brent Crane (R),
Barbara Ehardt (R),
Don Hall (R),
Ted Hill (R),
Todd Lakey (R),
Lori McCann (R),
Doug Okuniewicz (R),
Mike Pohanka (R),
Jordan Redman (R),
Heather Scott (R),
John Shirts (R),
Josh Tanner (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 94 Effective: 07/01/2026 (on 03/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0615/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0615.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0615SOP.pdf |
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