H0654

Amends existing law to define “electronic storage detection dog.”

Complete·3/30/26
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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.

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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 179 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