# Idaho H 0603: CAPITOL MALL – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding camping and to revise a provision regarding disposition of property.

Idaho H 0603, CAPITOL MALL – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding camping and to revise a provision regarding disposition of property., is a 2026 regular legislative session House bill sponsored by JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE; status signed, last action 2026-03-23 (Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 03/20/2026) (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: Idaho H 0603
- State: Idaho
- Session: 2026 regular legislative session
- Title: CAPITOL MALL – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding camping and to revise a provision regarding disposition of property.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-03-23, Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 03/20/2026
- Sponsor: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: CAPITOL MALL
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (94 yes, 8 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 4

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- No camping on Idaho state property: cost, low. 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 bed…
- 90-day hold for seized belongings: mixed, low. 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…
- Law takes effect immediately: mixed, low. The act takes effect immediately. It is in force on and after its passage and approval.
- More flexible Capitol Mall rules: mixed, low. 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 and cosponsors

- Sponsor: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
- Cosponsor: Ben Adams (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Bruce D. Skaug (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-17 | Senate | Senate Floor Vote | pass | 28 | 6 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | House | House Floor Vote | pass | 66 | 2 |   |

## Actions (18)

- 2026-03-23: Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 03/20/2026
- 2026-03-19: Delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on March 19, 2026
- 2026-03-19: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Signed by President; returned to House (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate (House)
- 2026-03-17: Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling (House)
- 2026-03-17: Read third time in full – PASSED - 28-6-1 (Senate)
- 2026-03-16: Retained on calendar (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Read second time; filed for Third Reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 66-2-2 (House)
- 2026-02-23: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading (House)
- 2026-02-20: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (House)
- 2026-02-09: Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration (House)
- 2026-02-06: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing (House)

## Bill text

- Bill Text: [PDF](https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0603.pdf)

## Related bills

- H 0939: HUNTING – Amends existing law regarding the use of certain technologies. (signed)
- H 0810: ELECTIONS – Amends existing law to provide certain physical presence requirements for state representatives and senators. (signed)
- S 1356: SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the election of commissioners in certain single countywide highway dis… (signed)
- S 1359: VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD PREVENTION ACT – Adds to existing law to establish the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act. (vetoed)
- S 1362: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027. (signed)
- S 1448: MINORS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding material harmful to minors. (signed)

## Sources
- [Bill Text (PDF)](https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0603.pdf)

## Related
- [H 0939: HUNTING – Amends existing law regarding the use of certain technologies.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-H0939-2026)
- [H 0810: ELECTIONS – Amends existing law to provide certain physical presence requiremen…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-H0810-2026)
- [S 1356: SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-S1356-2026)
- [S 1359: VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD PREVENTION ACT – Adds to existing law to establish…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-S1359-2026)
- [S 1362: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Sc…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-S1362-2026)
- [S 1448: MINORS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding material harmful to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/ID-S1448-2026)
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