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ID H0559

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Idaho Code Section 18-1353A to include threats transmitted electronically (in addition to mail and physical delivery) against state executive, legislative, and judicial officials, as well as county and city elected officials
  • Defines "transmit electronically" as using any device that provides transmission of messages, signals, facsimiles, video or photographic images, voice recordings, or other communication between persons
  • Misdemeanor offense carries a fine not to exceed $1,000 and jail time not to exceed one year in county jail
  • Offense becomes a felony if defendant exhibits a firearm or other dangerous or deadly weapon while making the threat
  • Second or subsequent conviction becomes a felony punishable by up to five years in state penitentiary

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for certain types of electronic threats against state officials.

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

3/6/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules3/6/2020
State Affairs2/26/2020

Full Bill Text

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