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ID S1141

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public camping or sleeping on public property, building grounds, and roads is made unlawful in Idaho, with cities and single countywide highway districts prohibited from authorizing such activities

  • "Public camping or sleeping" is defined as lodging in temporary outdoor habitations, including tents, motor vehicles, or recreational vehicles, evidenced by shelters, bedding, cooking appliances, or storage of belongings

  • Exemptions include endowment lands, state parks, fish and game lands, designated recreational camping areas, authorized temporary events, rest area parking, and commercial vehicle drivers

  • The Attorney General may bring civil actions against violating cities or highway districts, with penalties up to $10,000 per violation plus recovery of court costs and attorney's fees

  • The law applies only to cities with populations of 100,000 or greater and takes effect July 1, 2025 under emergency declaration

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding a ban on unauthorized public camping or sleeping.

STATE GOVERNMENT

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 248 Effective: 07/01/2025

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/17/2025
State Affairs3/4/2025
Judiciary and Rules3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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