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ID H0525

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Identities of execution participants cannot be disclosed, admitted as evidence, or discovered in any court, tribunal, board, or agency proceeding

  • Sections 1 and 3 take effect immediately upon passage as emergency legislation; Section 2 (concerning 2025 law amendments) takes effect July 1, 2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/27/2026

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