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ID H0659
ID H0659Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCE- MENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 6, TITLE 19, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 19-626, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING LAW EN- FORCEMENT ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that every law enforcement agency in Idaho must apply for and participate in a Section 287(g) program, which is a federal program allowing specially trained local law enforcement officers to perform specific immigration enforcement functions under the oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws. If an agency cannot enter into such an agreement, it must publicly explain why and detail any efforts made to cooperate with ICE's enforcement and removal operations. The bill also defines key terms like "Enforcement and removal operations" and "Immigration and customs enforcement" and declares an emergency, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Local Government Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0659/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0659.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0659SOP.pdf |
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