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ID H0525
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Execution procedures determined by the Idaho Department of Correction director are exempt from administrative rulemaking requirements, judicial review, and other provisions of the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 52, Title 67)
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Confidentiality protections expanded to include firing squad members and any person or entity providing technical assistance during executions, in addition to existing protections for medical personnel and escort teams
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Identities of execution participants cannot be disclosed, admitted as evidence, or discovered in any court, tribunal, board, or agency proceeding
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Sections 1 and 3 take effect immediately upon passage as emergency legislation; Section 2 (concerning 2025 law amendments) takes effect July 1, 2026
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Licensed professionals participating in executions are protected from license suspension, revocation, or disciplinary action by licensing boards
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that procedures used in an execution shall not be subject to rulemaking, judicial review, or certain other provisions.
EXECUTION
Last Action
Take bill off General Orders; referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
2/13/2026