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ID H0518

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the Idaho Attorney General authority to investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases at their sole discretion when state or local law enforcement agencies submit investigation findings

  • Retains existing Attorney General responsibilities: issuing biennial reports on anti-trafficking efforts by January 1 of each even-numbered year, maintaining training curriculum for prosecutors and law enforcement, and assisting county prosecutors upon request

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than the standard effective date

  • Amends Section 18-8605 of Idaho Code relating to the Attorney General's authority over human trafficking matters

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that the Attorney General shall have certain authority.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2026 Session Law Chapter 15 Effective: 03/11/2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/5/2026
Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/26/2026

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