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ID H0100

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 46-1102 (Model State Code of Military Justice) to revise definitions, including updating the definition of "cadet" or "candidate" by removing references to federal military academies and adding "midshipman" as an alternative term

  • Clarifies apprehension and restraint provisions by specifying that warrantless arrests are not authorized for misdemeanor offenses under Title 18, Idaho Code, that did not occur in the presence of the apprehender

  • Revises nonjudicial punishment provisions under Article 15 to clarify that members may demand trial by court-martial only when punishment includes arrest, confinement, or restriction, and such demand must occur before punishment is imposed

  • Updates counsel qualification requirements in Article 27 to allow trial counsel, defense counsel, or assistant defense counsel to be members in good standing of the bar of any state or territory, rather than only the state where the court-martial is held

  • Includes an emergency clause making the act effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise terminology and to revise provisions regarding restraint and nonjudicial punishment in the Model State Code of Military Justice.

MILITIA AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense2/3/2025

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