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Yes: 94 • No: 8
IdahoS 12512026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
ATTORNEY GENERAL – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding a duty of the Attorney General.
Sponsored By: JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
ATTORNEY GENERAL
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
AG can seek court orders to enforce laws
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General can ask courts to stop violations of Idaho laws that do not give private people a right to sue. The AG also seeks fast court relief to defend residents and the state if a law or rule violates the Idaho Health Freedom Act.
AG helps local cases and probes officials
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General helps county prosecutors when public service requires it. The AG also investigates claims that elected county or city officers broke state criminal law while on the job and may keep and prosecute those cases.
AG provides legal counsel to state agencies
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General represents Idaho and its agencies in all courts and hearings. The office advises state departments and boards on legal questions. The AG gives written legal opinions at no fee to the governor, legislature, and listed state officers, and keeps and publishes those opinions each year.
New unit to fight internet child crimes
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General establishes an Internet Crimes Against Children unit. It investigates and prosecutes listed internet crimes against minors, alongside county prosecutors. The unit focuses on protecting children and helping families.
Stronger state tools to collect judgments
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General directs actions to enforce state court judgments and must turn state money over to the proper officer. The AG may bid on and buy property sold under execution for the state and redeem property with earlier liens, when directed by the state controller. The office can sue to undo fraudulent transfers by judgment debtors. Payments and costs tied to these actions come from appropriated funds only when the board of examiners approves.
Stronger oversight of charities and nonprofit hospitals
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General enforces Idaho laws on charitable solicitations and nonprofit hospital sales or conversions. The office can investigate when a charity strays from its stated purposes and take action to correct it.
Medicaid fraud unit to protect benefits
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General creates a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The unit investigates and prosecutes crimes that involve Medicaid funds or services, working with county prosecutors. The goal is to protect Medicaid dollars and people on Medicaid.
Sobriety monitoring program with participant fees
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General runs a sobriety and drug monitoring program to cut DUI and repeat offenses. The AG may set rules and charge fees to operate the program. The program gives prosecutors and judges more pretrial and posttrial options for repeat DUI and related cases.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Todd M. Lakey
Republican • Senate
John Shirts
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 64 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 30 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/23/26 Session Law Chapter 101 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/24/2026Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
3/19/2026Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/18/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 64-5-1
3/17/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
3/16/2026HouseRead 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 Senate, Filed for First Reading
2/16/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 30-3-2
2/13/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/11/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/10/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules
2/4/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/3/2026Senate
Bill Text
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