Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 83: IMMIGRATION – Adds to existing law to provide for the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act.
Establishes the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act creating new crimes for illegal entry/reentry by aliens (misdemeanor/felony), mandates law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities including detainer compliance, criminalizes trafficking dangerous illegal aliens (1-2 year felony), adds 5-year mandatory minimum for dangerous crimes by previously deported aliens age 18+, restricts release of illegal aliens from confinement without DHS confirmation, provides immunity for good faith enforcement. Signed by Governor 3/27/2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (March 27, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 30, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Engrossing
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 14, 2025 — House: Read second time as amended in Senate; Filed for Third Reading (amended)
- March 19, 2025 — House: Read third time in full as amended in Senate – PASSED - 61-9-0AYES – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum(Phillips), Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane (amended)
- March 20, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 20, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 20, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 21, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 24, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:33 a.m. on March 21, 2025
- March 27, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2025 Session Law Chapter 183 Effective: 03/27/2025
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