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ID H0627

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Local Government Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new subsection (6) to Idaho Code 74-203 establishing that no person attending public meetings may be prevented or prohibited from recording such meetings
  • Defines "recording" as capturing audio, video, or photographs by electronic or digital means
  • Governing bodies may take measures to ensure orderly conduct but cannot prohibit or unreasonably restrict recording
  • No person may be removed or excluded from meetings for recording under this provision
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026, with emergency clause declaring immediate need upon passage

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for open public meetings to permit recording of such meetings.

OPEN MEETINGS

Last Action

Retained on General Orders

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/12/2026

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