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ID S1260

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho's Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act to criminalize presence in the state by aliens aged 18+ who entered the U.S. in violation of federal human smuggling laws (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1) or 1324(a)(2)), in addition to unlawful port of entry violations

  • First conviction is a misdemeanor; second or subsequent convictions are felonies, with no eligibility for deferred adjudication or withheld judgment

  • Removes the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) affirmative defense that previously protected individuals approved for the program between June 15, 2012 and July 16, 2021

  • Adds new affirmative defenses for illegal reentry cases, including express consent from the U.S. Attorney General or DHS Secretary, or affirmative federal permission to remain in the U.S.

  • Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding illegal entry, to remove provisions regarding illegal entry, and to provide for certain affirmative defenses.

IMMIGRATION COOPERATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/9/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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