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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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Misdemeanor for disturbing worship and funerals

The law makes it a misdemeanor to maliciously and willfully disturb a religious gathering, house of worship, neighborhood, family, or person. Examples include loud or unusual noise, disorderly or offensive conduct, threats or fighting, or firing a gun or pistol. It is also a misdemeanor to disturb the dignity or reverent nature of a funeral, memorial service, procession, burial, or viewing. The law removes the old ban on using loud vulgar or profane language in the hearing of children. These rules apply statewide beginning July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Bruce D. Skaug

    Republican • House

  • Ben Toews

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 98 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 64 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 94 Effective: 07/01/2026

    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 - 34-0-1

    3/17/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/13/2026Senate

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

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

    2/27/2026Senate

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

    2/27/2026Senate

  13. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 64-5-1

    2/26/2026House

  14. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    2/25/2026House

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

    2/24/2026House

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

    2/11/2026House

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

    2/10/2026House

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