Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the concealing, harboring, and shielding of aliens.
CONCEALING, HARBORING, AND SHIELDING ALIENS -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the concealing, harboring, and shielding of aliens.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This bill makes it illegal in Idaho for anyone to knowingly help, hide, or transport individuals who are in the U.S. illegally. It also prohibits encouraging or assisting them to live in the state and providing them with housing, financial support, or legal help if their presence in the U.S. violates federal law. If someone breaks this law, they can face a misdemeanor or a felony depending on how many individuals are involved. Repeat offenders and those aiding multiple individuals can lose business licenses, face large fines, and even have their vehicles seized. Exceptions exist for law enforcement, emergency responders, and first responders acting in their official capacity.
FISCAL NOTE
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This legislation causes no increase or decrease in revenue, or additional expenditure of funds at the state level of government; therefore, this legislation has no fiscal impact.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Feb 26, 2025
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