H0803

Amends existing law to provide that procedures used in an execution shall not be subject to certain provisions of law.

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Idaho H0803 amends execution procedures to exempt them from certain laws and liabilities.

Idaho H0803 amends existing law to ensure that procedures used in executions are exempt from specific legal provisions. This includes immunity from criminal or civil liability for those involved in executions, confidentiality of certain personnel, and exemption from pharmacy and controlled substance regulations. The bill also specifies that lethal injection and firing squad are the approved methods of execution, with lethal injection being the default unless a court determines otherwise. The changes apply to all executions carried out after the bill's effective date.

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 27

9:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 27

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Apr 1

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 225 Effective: 03/31/2026 SECTION 1 & 3; 07/01/2026 SECTION 2

Mar 31

House

Delivered to Governor at 4:50 p.m. on March 30, 2026

Mar 30

House

Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate