H0579

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding justifiable homicide.

Chamber Passed·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Amends Idaho law to revise the definition of justifiable homicide.

The bill amends Idaho law to revise the provision regarding justifiable homicide. It specifies that homicide is justifiable in certain cases, such as in defense of habitation, place of business, occupied vehicle, property, or person against someone intending to commit a felony. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–1 · Feb 12
Current
Judiciary and Rules Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

68 Yea

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1 Nay

D

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Feb 12

11:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Feb 11

11:00 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Feb 13

Senate

Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

Feb 12

House

Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 68-1-1