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Yes: 101 • No: 0
IdahoH 06542026 regular legislative sessionHouse
POLICE DOGS – Amends existing law to define “electronic storage detection dog.”
Sponsored By: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
POLICE DOGS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Protections for police dogs that find devices
Beginning July 1, 2026, Idaho law defines an "electronic storage detection dog" as a police dog trained to find electronic storage devices by scent. These dogs get the same legal protections as other police animals. The same penalties and restitution apply if someone harms them. Agencies and handlers have the same rights to recover vet costs and replacement costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
James D. Ruchti
Democratic • Senate
Michael Leman Veile
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 67 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 179 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/30/2026Delivered to Governor at 12:58 p.m. on March 26, 2026
3/26/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/26/2026SenateSigned by President; returned to House
3/25/2026SenateReceived from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/25/2026SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/25/2026HouseReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/24/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1
3/24/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/18/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/17/2026SenateIntroduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules
2/24/2026SenateReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/24/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 67-0-3
2/23/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 23, 2026
2/20/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/19/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/18/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
2/13/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/12/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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