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Yes: 98 • No: 5
IdahoH 06152026 regular legislative sessionHouse
DISTURBING THE PEACE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding disturbing the peace.
Sponsored By: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
DISTURBING THE PEACE
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Bill Overview
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Misdemeanors for disturbing worship, funerals, neighborhoods
Beginning July 1, 2026, it is a misdemeanor to maliciously and willfully disturb the peace of a religious gathering, house of worship, neighborhood, family, or person. Covered acts include loud or unusual noise. They also include offensive or tumultuous conduct, threats, quarreling, challenging someone to fight, or fighting. It also covers firing a gun or pistol. Loud vulgar, profane, or indecent words heard by children are included. It is also a misdemeanor to disturb the dignity or reverential nature of a funeral, memorial service, funeral procession, burial, or viewing. Police and prosecutors can act to protect attendees, grieving families, and nearby residents.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Bruce D. Skaug
Republican • House
Ben Toews
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/17/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 64 • No: 5
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 94 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/23/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/19/2026HouseReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/18/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1
3/17/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/13/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/12/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/27/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 64-5-1
2/26/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/25/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/24/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
2/11/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/10/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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