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ID H0637

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands legal tender status for gold and silver coin and specie from "domestically minted" to "foreign or domestic" minted coins in Idaho
  • Redesignates the relevant Idaho Code section from 67-9803 to 67-9903
  • Maintains that no person or entity can be compelled to tender or accept gold or silver unless agreed upon by the parties or expressly provided by statute or contract
  • State of Idaho retains the option to use gold and silver coin and specie in conducting its business
  • Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding gold and silver coin and specie.

GOLD AND SILVER

Last Action

Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/27/2026
State Affairs2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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