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HB 679: DEFENSE OF SELF OR OTHERS, MOTOR VEHICLES, AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES ON ROADS – Amends and adds to existing law to revise a provision regarding defense of self or others, to provide for operators of a motor vehicle, and to establish provisions regarding public assemblies on roads.
Amends self-defense laws to protect motor vehicle operators using vehicles for defense/escape against violent crimes. Adds new Chapter 34 to Title 67 establishing permit policies for public assemblies on roads, regulating spontaneous assemblies, and imposing misdemeanor penalties for violations.
Status
Reported Printed (February 17, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 16, 2026
Sponsors
- JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 16, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- February 17, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
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