Idaho Capitol Watch
SB 1226: SAMPLE COLLECTIONS – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions and requirements regarding collection of DNA samples and thumbprint impressions.
Expands DNA sample and thumbprint collection requirements to include certain misdemeanors (domestic violence, sexual battery) alongside felonies; clarifies collection procedures, timing, and responsibilities for courts, correctional facilities, and law enforcement. Passed Senate 34-0, referred to House Judiciary committee.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced January 22, 2026
Sponsors
- JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
Bill history
- March 12, 2026 — House: Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 68-0-2AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Egbert, Ehardt, (passed)
- March 13, 2026 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- March 16, 2026 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
- March 16, 2026 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
- March 16, 2026 — House: delivered to Governor at 4:10 p.m. on 03/16/26
- March 17, 2026 — House: Signed by Governor on 03/17/26
- March 17, 2026 — House: Session Law Chapter 40
- July 1, 2026 — House: Effective: 07/01/2026
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