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ID H0803

ID H0803
Amends existing law to provide that procedures used in an execution shall not be subject to certain provisions of law.


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Introduced
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
03/17/2026
Passed
04/01/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO EXECUTION; AMENDING SECTION 19-2716, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEDURES USED IN AN EXECUTION SHALL NOT

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Idaho law concerning the methods and procedures for carrying out executions, specifically focusing on the director of the Idaho Department of Correction's role in determining execution procedures. The key provision is that the procedures used in an execution will not be subject to the administrative rules and regulations outlined in Chapter 52, Title 67 of the Idaho Code, which typically govern how state agencies develop and implement rules. This exemption aims to streamline the process for establishing execution protocols, ensuring they can be determined by the director without the usual public notice and comment periods or other regulatory hurdles associated with administrative rule-making.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 225 Effective: 03/31/2026 SECTION 1 & 3; 07/01/2026 SECTION 2 (on 04/01/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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