H0525

Amends existing law to provide that procedures used in an execution shall not be subject to rulemaking, judicial review, or certain other provisions.

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

Idaho bill amends execution procedures to exempt them from rulemaking and judicial review.

The bill amends Idaho law to ensure that procedures used in executions are exempt from rulemaking, judicial review, and other provisions. It specifies that the method of execution, whether lethal injection or firing squad, is determined by the director of the Idaho Department of Correction. The bill also ensures that individuals and entities involved in executions are exempt from certain liabilities and that their identities remain confidential. The changes apply to all executions carried out after the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 13

11:00 AM

General Orders Calendar

Feb 12

11:00 AM

General Orders Calendar

History

Feb 13

House

Take bill off General Orders; referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

Feb 4

House

Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders

Jan 27

House

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration