All Roll Calls
Yes: 98 • No: 5
IdahoS 12932026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
PUBLIC BENEFITS – Amends existing law to provide that verification of lawful presence is not required to apply for or receive crime victims compensation.
Sponsored By: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
PUBLIC BENEFITS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Idaho crime victims can apply without status check
Beginning July 1, 2026, agencies do not require proof of lawful presence for crime victims compensation. Adults 18 or older can apply and receive payment without showing immigration status. This applies to claims under Chapter 10, Title 72, Idaho Code.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Josh Wheeler
Republican • House
Melissa Wintrow
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/17/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 64 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/23/26 Session Law Chapter 100 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/24/2026Reported delivered to Governor at 4:34 p.m. on 03/19/26
3/23/2026Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
3/19/2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
3/19/2026HouseReported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/18/2026SenateReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/18/2026SenateRules Suspended: Ayes 66 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 4, read in full as required – PASSED - 64-5-1
3/17/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/17/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/16/2026HouseReferred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
3/2/2026HouseReported out of Committee, Returned to the Desk for re-referral
3/2/2026HouseRead First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
2/27/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
2/27/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1
2/26/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/19/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/18/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
2/16/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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