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Yes: 89 • No: 13
IdahoH 05562026 regular legislative sessionHouse
STATE PRISONERS HOUSED IN COUNTY JAILS – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding per diem costs of state prisoners housed in county jails.
Sponsored By: LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
STATE PRISONERS HOUSED IN COUNTY JAILS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Regular review of county jail costs
Beginning July 1, 2026, legislative committees review the costs of housing inmates in county jails every three years. This schedule began in 2004 and continues under this law.
State pays counties for state prisoners
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Idaho Board of Correction pays each county for people convicted, sentenced, and committed to state custody, including certain probationers and parolees held in county jail. Payment starts the day after the director gets notice the person is in custody. The state pays at least $80 per inmate per day for days 1–7, and $75 per day after day 7. The state also pays all ordinary and necessary medical and dental costs for these inmates. Sheriffs must bill at least every 60 days, and the Department pays within 60 days. The Legislature provides enough money each year to make these payments.
State and counties share jail liability
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state and each county share costs for damage or injury tied to housing state‑sentenced inmates. Each pays its share for harm caused by its own negligence or wrongful conduct. This does not change legal immunities under the Idaho Tort Claims Act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Daniel D. Foreman
Republican • Senate
Bruce D. Skaug
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/16/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 30 • No: 3
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 59 • No: 10
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2026 Session Law Chapter 119 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/25/2026Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026
3/19/2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/18/2026SenateReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/17/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 30-3-2
3/16/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/11/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/10/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/24/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 59-10-1
2/23/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 23, 2026
2/20/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/19/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/18/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
1/30/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
1/29/2026House
Bill Text
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