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HB 518: HUMAN TRAFFICKING – Amends existing law to provide that the Attorney General shall have certain authority.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING – Amends existing law to provide that the Attorney General shall have certain authority.

Status

Signed by Governor (March 12, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 23, 2026

Sponsors

  • JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 20, 2026 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
  • March 6, 2026 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 31-0-4AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Foreman, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Keyser(Galloway), Kohl, Lakey, (passed)
  • March 9, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 10, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 10, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 10, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 11, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 3:53 p.m. on March 10, 2026
  • March 12, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2026 Session Law Chapter 15 Effective: 03/11/2026

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