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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | ID | H 621 | Authorizes Concealed Carry in Designated Areas of a Courthouse | Bill Passed - House (56 - 11) |
| March 23, 2026 | ID | S 1250 | Prohibits Photos from Death Investigations from Public Release | Bill Passed - House (68 - 0) |
| March 12, 2026 | ID | S 1232 | Prohibits Prisoners from Profiting on Notoriety While Incarcerated | Bill Passed - House (67 - 1) |
| March 9, 2026 | ID | H 724 | Establishes Rights for Foster Children | Bill Passed - House (58 - 7) |
| March 5, 2026 | ID | H 685 | Establishes Penalties for Crimes Committed With a Facial Covering | Bill Passed - House (38 - 31) |
| March 5, 2026 | ID | H 570 | Increases the Penalty for Excessive Speeding in a School Zone | Bill Passed - House (68 - 1) |
| Feb. 5, 2026 | ID | H 557 | Prohibits Local Governments in Idaho From Enacting Anti-Discrimination Policies | Bill Passed - House (53 - 16) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/02 | H 621 | Authorizes Concealed Carry in Designated Areas of a Courthouse | Bill Passed - House (56 - 11) |
| 3/23 | S 1250 | Prohibits Photos from Death Investigations from Public Release | Bill Passed - House (68 - 0) |
| 3/12 | S 1232 | Prohibits Prisoners from Profiting on Notoriety While Incarcerated | Bill Passed - House (67 - 1) |
| 3/09 | H 724 | Establishes Rights for Foster Children | Bill Passed - House (58 - 7) |
| 3/05 | H 685 | Establishes Penalties for Crimes Committed With a Facial Covering | Bill Passed - House (38 - 31) |
| 3/05 | H 570 | Increases the Penalty for Excessive Speeding in a School Zone | Bill Passed - House (68 - 1) |
| 2/05 | H 557 | Prohibits Local Governments in Idaho From Enacting Anti-Discrimination Policies | Bill Passed - House (53 - 16) |