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ID H0856

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits possessing, selling, purchasing, or publicly displaying human remains taken from cairns, graves, or burial sites, and bans selling or advertising any material as real human remains
  • Expands exemptions to include law enforcement, coroners, licensed medical facilities, mortuaries, cemeteries, first responders, accredited museums, universities, organ donation activities, and possession of cremains or religious relics
  • Authorizes seizure of evidence and DNA/forensic testing for violations, with court-ordered forfeiture and transfer of remains to the county coroner after proceedings conclude
  • Classifies violations as a felony under Idaho Code section 18-112
  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to prohibit certain acts regarding graves and to provide exemptions.

PROTECTION OF GRAVES

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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