HB 489: CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT – Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of a mask or disguise during a criminal offense and to provide for a sentencing enhancement.

Status

Second Reading (House) (January 23, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 16, 2026

Sponsors

• JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

• Senator Foreman
• Representative Palmer
• Representative Hall
• Representative Hill
• Representative Redman
• Representative Cornilles

Committees

• JRA for Printing

• Judiciary, Rules & Administration

Bill history

• January 16, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
• January 19, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
• January 22, 2026 — House: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (do_pass)
• January 23, 2026 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
• January 26, 2026 — House: U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day (tabled)
• January 27, 2026 — House: U.C. to be returned to Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee