S.1260

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding illegal entry, to remove provisions regarding illegal entry, and to provide for certain affirmative defenses.

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Introduced Text

Idaho S1260 revises illegal entry and reentry laws, removes certain illegal entry provisions, and provides affirmative defenses.

Idaho S1260 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding illegal entry and reentry by aliens. It removes certain provisions related to illegal entry and provides affirmative defenses for prosecution. The bill defines terms such as "alien," "dangerous crime," and "illegal alien." It also specifies that law enforcement officers can enforce the provisions only when a person is detained or investigated for suspected commission of an independent crime. The bill declares an emergency and provides an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

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9 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 23

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 20

10:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Mar 26

Senate

Session Law Chapter 165 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 25

House

Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate

Mar 25

Senate

Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor