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
ThisbillmakesitillegalinIdahoforanyonetoknowinglyhelp,hide,ortransportindividualswhoareintheU.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. Exceptionsexistforlawenforcement, emergencyresponders, andfirstrespondersactingintheirofficial capacity.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2026
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Feb 16, 2026