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HB 240: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to establish provisions for the protection of certain speech on college campuses.
Establishes new Chapter 68, Title 33, Idaho Code, to protect free speech on public college campuses by prohibiting free speech zones, content-based security fees, and harassment policies that abridge First Amendment rights. Provides remedies including damages up to $25,000. Effective July 1, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (March 31, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 14, 2025
Sponsors
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 18, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 19, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 26-6-3AYES – Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Nic (passed)
- March 20, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 21, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 21, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 24, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 24, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:03 p.m. on March 24, 2025
- March 31, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 28, 2025 Session Law Chapter 194 Effective: 07/01/2025
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