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ID H0649

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Parties may agree in writing to interest rates and fees up to 30% or 10 percentage points above the Federal Reserve prime rate, whichever is greater
  • The applicable prime rate is determined from the Federal Reserve's H.15 statistical release dated 3 business days before the agreement is signed
  • Loan agreements that are not usurious when made remain lawful for the loan's duration unless substantially changed, though this protection does not extend to loan renewals
  • Regulated lenders as defined in Idaho Code section 28-41-301 are exempt from these provisions
  • Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for interest rates to be allowed by agreement subject to certain limitations.

MONEY OF ACCOUNT AND INTEREST

Last Action

Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Business2/13/2026

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