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IdahoS 12962026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET

CRIMINAL TRESPASS – Amends existing law to provide for criminal trespass of a church and to provide a penalty.

Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

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New church trespass crime and penalties

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is a crime to enter or stay on church property without permission if you intend to intimidate, harass, or disrupt worship. A first offense is a misdemeanor with a fine of $500 to $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail. A second offense within 5 years can bring a $1,500 to $3,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail, and possible license suspension under state law. With two or more prior convictions within 10 years, fines rise to $5,000 to $10,000 and jail can be up to 1 year, with possible longer license suspensions. These rules protect worshippers and increase penalties for repeat offenders.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Kelly Arthur Anthon

    Republican • Senate

  • Cornel S. Rasor

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 70 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor on 03/19/26 Session Law Chapter 78 Effective: 07/01/2026

    3/23/2026

  2. Reported delivered to Governor at 11:15 a.m. on 03/19/26

    3/19/2026

  3. Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor

    3/19/2026

  4. Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate

    3/18/2026House

  5. Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling

    3/17/2026Senate

  7. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 70-0-0

    3/17/2026House

  8. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day

    3/16/2026House

  9. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 16, 2026

    3/13/2026House

  10. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Friday, March 13, 2026

    3/12/2026House

  11. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day

    3/11/2026House

  12. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/10/2026House

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

    3/9/2026House

  14. Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

    3/4/2026House

  15. Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading

    3/4/2026House

  16. Read third time in full – PASSED - 33-0-2

    3/3/2026Senate

  17. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    2/26/2026Senate

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

    2/25/2026Senate

  19. Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

    2/16/2026Senate

  20. Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing

    2/13/2026Senate

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