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ID H0735
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Paid political canvassers must meet Idaho qualified elector requirements (U.S. citizen, Idaho resident for 30+ days), though those under 18 need only meet the residency requirement
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Paid canvassers must verbally disclose to each person they contact that they are being compensated and identify who is paying them
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Paid canvassers must wear a clearly visible badge displaying "paid political advocate" at all times while canvassing
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Exemptions apply to unpaid volunteers, candidates canvassing for their own campaigns, phone banking activities, and campaign employees whose canvassing is incidental to broader responsibilities
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Violations carry civil fines up to $250 for individuals and $2,500 for organizations; knowing and willful violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to require certain disclosures by individuals engaged in paid in-person canvassing activities.
ELECTIONS
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
2/20/2026