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ID H0094

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Non-U.S. citizens are prohibited from voting in all public elections in Idaho, including primary, general, federal, state, and local elections, as well as votes on constitutional amendments, ballot initiatives, and referenda

  • Secretary of State must verify citizenship status of all registered voters by cross-referencing the statewide voter registration list with Idaho Transportation Department records, Social Security Administration's HAVA verification system, and other available databases

  • Registered voters whose U.S. citizenship cannot be confirmed through database checks will be removed from eligible voter rolls and notified in writing, with an opportunity to provide documentary proof of citizenship for reinstatement

  • Starting July 1, 2025, all new voter registration applications must have citizenship status confirmed through database verification before being added to registration lists

  • Willful violations constitute the crime of attempting to vote when not qualified under Section 18-2307, Idaho Code; declared an emergency measure effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide that only citizens of the United States may vote in public elections and to provide certain penalties for violations.

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Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs

1/31/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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