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ID H0559
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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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
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