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Yes: 34 • No: 1
IdahoS 13912026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
PROPERTY – Amends Senate Bill No. 1326 to provide for scope and applicability.
Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
PROPERTY
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Government safety checks and entries allowed
The law keeps current government powers to investigate from public places. Officials may enter private land to serve legal papers and to do welfare checks when needed. They may also enter during urgent emergencies. Lawful aerial observation remains allowed. Other entries already permitted by Idaho law still apply.
Water rights and access stay intact
The law does not change how water rights are used or managed. The Water Resources Department or a watermaster may make reasonable entry to do legal duties. Rights of way and easements for ditches, canals, laterals, and drains stay protected.
Weed and abatement entries continue
The law keeps entry powers to control noxious weeds. Abatement district employees can enter land as allowed by law to do public health work. These entries remain lawful to protect health, crops, and property.
Home and nearby area rights unchanged
The law does not change legal rights for homes or their immediate areas. Protections for your home and the area around it stay the same. Habitation and yard rights remain as before.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Kyle Harris
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/20/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 04/02/26 Session Law Chapter 278 Effective: 04/02/2026
4/2/2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
4/1/2026HouseReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/31/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/30/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/27/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/23/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-1-0
3/20/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/19/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/18/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to State Affairs
3/17/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/16/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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