Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 602: FOREIGN LAWS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions prohibiting the use of foreign laws in Idaho courts.
FOREIGN LAWS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions prohibiting the use of foreign laws in Idaho courts.
Status
Signed by Governor (March 30, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 6, 2026
Sponsors
- JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 20, 2026 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 24, 2026 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 28-6-1AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Lent (passed)
- March 25, 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 26, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:58 p.m. on March 26, 2026
- March 30, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 183 Effective: 07/01/2026
If this preview does not update automatically, use the full page link.