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ID H0083

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates state criminal offense for unlawful entry into Idaho by non-citizens, with first offense as misdemeanor and subsequent offenses as felonies; enforcement limited to situations where person is already detained for another crime under Title 18 or drug offenses

  • Establishes felony crime of "trafficking a dangerous illegal alien" punishable by 1-2 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 fine for knowingly transporting into Idaho an undocumented person with prior felony convictions

  • Requires custodial authorities to comply with federal immigration detainers and notify DHS within 48 hours when a suspected foreign national is arrested; prohibits release of convicted undocumented individuals until DHS confirms it will take custody

  • Imposes mandatory minimum 5-year sentence enhancement for any person 18+ convicted of a felony who has previously been deported or is under deportation order

  • Provides affirmative defenses for those granted lawful presence, asylum, or DACA approval (between June 15, 2012 and July 16, 2021), and grants immunity to law enforcement acting in good faith under the chapter

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act.

IMMIGRATION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2025 Session Law Chapter 183 Effective: 03/27/2025

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/11/2025
State Affairs1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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