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HB 696: PRISONERS – Amends existing law to revise the definition of “sexual contact.”
Amends Idaho Code §18-6110 to revise the definition of 'sexual contact' for felony prohibitions on correctional staff and supervising officers engaging with prisoners, juvenile offenders, parolees, or probationers.
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 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 176
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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