H0684

Adds to existing law to authorize a sheriff's office to seek reimbursement for costs of recapture.

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Idaho H0684 allows county sheriff's offices to seek reimbursement for costs incurred when collecting absconded prisoners, probationers, or parolees.

Idaho H0684 amends Idaho Code to authorize county sheriff's offices to seek reimbursement for costs associated with recapturing absconded prisoners, probationers, or parolees from other states. This includes travel expenses, personnel costs, and any other reasonable costs incurred during the recapture process. The Idaho Department of Correction must ensure reimbursement occurs within 30 days of receiving an invoice from the sheriff's office. The act declares an emergency and will be in full force and effect from July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

66 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

3:00 PM

House Calendar Committee

Mar 24

9:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Apr 1

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 224 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 30

Senate

Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

Mar 30

Senate

Signed by President; returned to House