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HB 695: FORCIBLE ENTRY AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding a fee for service.
Amends Idaho Code § 6-310A to correct 'writ of possession' to 'writ of restitution' for sheriff fees in removing unauthorized occupants from residential property. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 16, 2026
Sponsors
- JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 18, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 19, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 19, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on March 19, 2026
- March 20, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026
- March 20, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 82
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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