Idaho H0697 amends state law to define and penalize illegal voting, interference with elections, and tampering with voting machines or vote tally.

Idaho H0697 repeals and adds to existing law to establish specific crimes related to elections. It defines illegal voting as a felony, including voting fraudulently or more than once in a single election. Interference with an election is also a felony, involving actions that disrupt the election process. Tampering with voting machines or vote tally systems is another felony, covering any attempts to alter election results through manipulation of voting equipment. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Idaho H0697 amends state law to define and penalize illegal voting, interference with elections, and tampering with voting machines or vote tally.

Idaho H0697 repeals and adds to existing law to establish specific crimes related to elections. It defines illegal voting as a felony, including voting fraudulently or more than once in a single election. Interference with an election is also a felony, involving actions that disrupt the election process. Tampering with voting machines or vote tally systems is another felony, covering any attempts to alter election results through manipulation of voting equipment. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026.