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IdahoH 06032026 regular legislative sessionHouse

CAPITOL MALL – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding camping and to revise a provision regarding disposition of property.

Sponsored By: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

CAPITOL MALL

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4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.

No camping on Idaho state property

The law bans camping on state-owned or leased property, including the Capitol Mall. Camping is only allowed in areas the state marks for recreational camping. Camping includes tents or enclosed structures between sunset and sunrise, living on the property, or signs like stored gear, cooking, or bedding. Symbolic tents or enclosed structures must be removed from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., unless Department of Administration rules say otherwise. A canopy with no side walls may stay up overnight during rain or snow if not used for sleeping and it follows department rules. Violations are infractions, and you must remove your personal property when cited. The ban does not cover endowment lands or lands run by Parks and Recreation or Fish and Game.

90-day hold for seized belongings

If an agency removes property from state land, it must store it safely for at least 90 days. The agency must post a notice with contact information near the place of removal for the full 90 days. If no one claims it in 90 days, it is treated as abandoned and may be disposed of. When you claim items, you must show ID and sign a form saying you own them, and you may have to pay a reasonable storage fee. The state and its workers are protected from lawsuits if they follow these steps.

Law takes effect immediately

The act takes effect immediately. It is in force on and after its passage and approval.

More flexible Capitol Mall rules

The Department of Administration may choose whether to list Capitol Mall properties in its rules. Its rules can also apply to other public properties if the owning agency asks. Breaking these rules is an infraction that state and local police can enforce.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Ben Adams

    Republican • Senate

  • Bruce D. Skaug

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 94 • No: 8

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 28 • No: 6

House vote • 2/24/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 66 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 03/20/2026

    3/23/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on March 19, 2026

    3/19/2026

  3. Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

    3/19/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    3/18/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate

    3/18/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    3/17/2026House

  8. Read third time in full – PASSED - 28-6-1

    3/17/2026Senate

  9. Retained on calendar

    3/16/2026Senate

  10. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

    2/25/2026Senate

  13. Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

    2/25/2026Senate

  14. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 66-2-2

    2/24/2026House

  15. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    2/23/2026House

  16. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading

    2/20/2026House

  17. Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

    2/9/2026House

  18. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

    2/6/2026House

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