S.1293

Amends existing law to provide that verification of lawful presence is not required to apply for or receive crime victims compensation.

Complete·3/23/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1293 exempts crime victims compensation from lawful presence verification requirements.

Idaho S1293 amends existing law to exempt the application for and receipt of crime victims compensation from the requirement of verifying lawful presence in the United States. This change applies to all applicants, regardless of their immigration status, ensuring that crime victims can access compensation without facing barriers related to their immigration documentation. The bill maintains existing verification processes for other public benefits, including federal, state, and local benefits.

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Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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5 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

Mar 13

1:30 PM

House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee

History

Mar 23

Senate

Session Law Chapter 100 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 19

House

Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate

Mar 19

Senate

Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor