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HB 573: ENHANCED LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS – Amends existing law to provide that certain persons may provide instruction on Idaho law regarding firearms and the use of deadly force.
Amends Section 18-3302K, Idaho Code, to expand who can provide instruction on Idaho firearms law and use of deadly force for enhanced concealed carry licenses. Adds NRA-certified instructors with 8+ years experience to list of authorized instructors (attorneys, law enforcement). Declares emergency effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 2, 2026
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 24, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 4:39 p.m. on March 25, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 159
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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