REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31395C1 / S1374
This legislation concerns the right to carry a firearm on certain public property in the state of Idaho and is
intended to clarify the legislature’s policy following the June 2023 decision of the Idaho Supreme Court
in Herndon v. Sandpoint. The changes clarify policy regarding property owned by the state or its political
subdivisions that is normally and habitually open to the public but is being leased, rented or provided by
contract to groups that are holding private, invitation-only events or events that charge admission. In the cases
where public property is normally open to the public and concealed weapons would normally be allowed,
the only restrictions that may be invoked on that property are when a private group has contracted to use the
property for an event that is private and by invitation only, or where a commercial event occurs and there is a
price charged for admission.
FISCAL NOTE
There is not expected to be an impact on state or local funding since the legislation clarifies what is the policy
that is currently being exercised throughout the state.
Contact:
Senator Scott Herndon
(208) 332-1349
Senator Todd M. Lakey
(208) 332-1000
Representative Judy Boyle
(208) 331-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 03/13/2024, 12:55 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-3302
Engrossment 1: 18-3302