ID H0525

Removes the existing "vicious dog" provision from Idaho Code Section 25-2805 and replaces it with a new framework distinguishing between "dangerous dogs" and "at-risk dogs" based on severity of injury caused.

Establishes the "Idaho Dangerous and At-Risk Dogs Act" defining an at-risk dog as one that bites without causing serious injury, and a dangerous dog as one that inflicts serious injury or is a repeat offender; allows petitions by bite victims, parents/guardians of minors, or prosecutors to have dogs declared dangerous or at-risk.

Requires courts to consider justified provocation as a defense, with specific exemptions for dogs protecting persons, working dogs (hunting, herding, service animals), and dogs responding to abuse or pain.

Authorizes courts to impose restrictions on dangerous or at-risk dogs including secure enclosures, leashing with muzzles, microchipping, and warning signs; allows waiver of at-risk designation after three (3) years of compliance with no further incidents.

Establishes criminal penalties for violating court orders: first violation is a misdemeanor with $200-$5,000 fine; second violation within five years allows up to six months jail and $500-$7,000 fine; third or subsequent violation within fifteen years allows up to twelve months jail and $500-$9,000 fine.