Idaho H0654 amends the Idaho Code to define "electronic storage detection dog" and enhance penalties for harming police dogs, horses, and other.

Idaho H0654 amends existing law to define "electronic storage detection dog" as a dog trained to locate electronic storage devices by scent. The bill also strengthens penalties for harming police dogs, police horses, search and rescue dogs, and accelerant detection dogs. It makes it a felony to cause serious physical injury or death to these animals, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Idaho H0654 amends the Idaho Code to define "electronic storage detection dog" and enhance penalties for harming police dogs, horses, and other.

Idaho H0654 amends existing law to define "electronic storage detection dog" as a dog trained to locate electronic storage devices by scent. The bill also strengthens penalties for harming police dogs, police horses, search and rescue dogs, and accelerant detection dogs. It makes it a felony to cause serious physical injury or death to these animals, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.