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ID H0627
ID H0627Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for open public meetings to permit recording of such meetings.
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS; AMENDING SECTION 74-203, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to clarify that no person attending public meetings held by a governing body of a public agency shall be prevented or prohibited from recording such meetings, defining "recording" as capturing audio, video, or photographs electronically or digitally. While governing bodies can implement measures for the orderly conduct of meetings, they cannot prohibit or unreasonably restrict recording, nor can they remove or exclude individuals for recording. The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Local Government Committee (House)
Last Action
General Orders Calendar (10:30:00 2/27/2026 House Floor) (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0627/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0627.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0627SOP.pdf |
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