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HB 654: POLICE DOGS – Amends existing law to define “electronic storage detection dog.”
Amends Section 18-7039, Idaho Code, to add 'electronic storage detection dog' to the definition of 'police dog' and make technical corrections to protections against mistreatment of police animals. Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 12, 2026
Sponsors
- JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- 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 26, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 179
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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