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ID H0735

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Paid canvassers must verbally disclose to each person they contact that they are being compensated and identify who is paying them

  • Paid canvassers must wear a clearly visible badge displaying "paid political advocate" at all times while canvassing

  • Exemptions apply to unpaid volunteers, candidates canvassing for their own campaigns, phone banking activities, and campaign employees whose canvassing is incidental to broader responsibilities

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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