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ID H0422

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Heather Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to all Idaho state-funded institutions of higher education and prohibits restrictions on student speech protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution or Article I, Section 9 of the Idaho Constitution
  • Restrictions on speech timing, place, and manner are permitted only if they are reasonable and justified without reference to the content of the speech
  • Requires any permitted restrictions to be narrowly tailored to serve a significant government interest and leave open ample alternative channels for communication
  • Prohibits institutions from establishing "free speech zones" or otherwise limiting free speech to designated areas of campus

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to prohibit certain free speech restrictions on public college and university campuses.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

1/29/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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