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HB 307: ELECTIONS – Adds to existing law to provide that the Secretary of State shall investigate false claims against candidates.

Adds new Section 34-221 to Idaho Code requiring the Secretary of State to investigate verifiably false claims published against candidates during election campaigns, provide response time to publishers, and post findings online. Effective July 1, 2025.

Status

Reported Printed (February 24, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 21, 2025

Sponsors

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 21, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • February 24, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs

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