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Yes: 102 • No: 1
IdahoH 05702026 regular legislative sessionHouse
RECKLESS DRIVING – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding reckless driving.
Sponsored By: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
RECKLESS DRIVING
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New reckless driving rules start July 2026
The law takes effect on July 1, 2026. On that date, the updated reckless driving rules in Idaho Code 49-1401 apply. This sets when the new rules start and does not itself add new fines or benefits.
Speeding 20+ in school/work zones is reckless
Beginning July 1, 2026, driving over 20 mph above the limit in an active school or construction zone counts as reckless driving. This applies on highways and on public or private property open to the public. A first offense is a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both. A repeat offense within 5 years is a misdemeanor with up to 1 year in jail, a fine up to $2,000, or both, and the state suspends your license under Idaho Code 49-326.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Josh Keyser
Republican • Senate
Mike J. Pohanka
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/24/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 68 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 178 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/30/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/26/2026HouseReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/25/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1
3/24/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/18/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/17/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/6/2026SenateRead third time in full as amended – PASSED - 68-1-1
3/5/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
3/4/2026HouseRead second time as amended; Filed for Third Reading
3/3/2026HouseReported Engrossed; Filed for First Reading of Engrossed Bills
3/2/2026HouseReferred to the Committee of the Whole
2/27/2026HouseReported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
2/12/2026HouseReported out of Committee, Returned to the Desk for re-referral
2/4/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
2/2/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
1/30/2026House
Bill Text
Amendment
Bill Text
Engrossment 1
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