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ID S1251

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Attorney General's common law powers to include seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against any person violating Idaho statutes that create legal duties or prohibitions but lack express civil enforcement mechanisms

  • Grants the Attorney General an explicit cause of action to enforce state laws through injunctions, even when statutes do not specifically authorize civil enforcement by state officers

  • Any injunction obtained under this new authority shall be sufficient to prevent further violations of the underlying statute

  • Declares an emergency, with the act taking effect July 1, 2026

  • Amends Section 67-1401, Idaho Code, specifically subsection (11) regarding the Attorney General's common law powers and authority

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding a duty of the Attorney General.

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Last Action

U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/16/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/3/2026

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