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ID S1205

Bill

Status

Passed

5/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Titled the "Idaho Firearm and Firearm Accessories and Components Protection Act," prohibits Idaho government entities and officials from enforcing federal executive orders, laws, or regulations enacted after the bill's effective date that violate Idaho's constitutional right to bear arms.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first violations and misdemeanor charges for subsequent violations by state or local officials who knowingly order enforcement of prohibited federal firearm regulations.

  • Defines "firearm accessory" to include items such as magazines, suppressors, scopes, and ammunition, and "firearm component" to include materials and tools for manufacturing firearms and ammunition.

  • Provides immunity from civil liability for Idaho government officials and employees who refuse to enforce federal firearm regulations that conflict with Idaho's constitution, and allows the Attorney General or Idaho Legislature to bring enforcement actions.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval with retroactive application to January 20, 2021.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the prohibition of regulation of certain firearms and to prohibit certain regulation of firearms.

FIREARMS

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 329 Effective: Retroactive to 01/20/2021

5/10/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/21/2021
State Affairs4/19/2021
Judiciary and Rules4/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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