H0570

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding reckless driving.

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Idaho H0570 revises reckless driving laws, introducing a lesser offense for inattentive driving.

Idaho H0570 amends existing law to revise the definition of reckless driving. It introduces a lesser offense called "inattentive driving," which applies when a driver's conduct is careless or imprudent but not heedless or wanton, and the danger to persons or property is slight. Inattentive driving is classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $300, or both.

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

9:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 23

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 30

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 178 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 26

House

Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

Mar 26

House

Delivered to Governor at 12:58 p.m. on March 26, 2026