This bill introduces a new chapter to Title 18 of the Idaho Code, establishing legal definitions and outlining offenses related to illegal immigration, including illegal entry from a foreign nation, illegal reentry by certain aliens, and refusal to comply with orders to return to a foreign nation. It specifies that illegal entry is a misdemeanor for a first offense and a felony for subsequent offenses, while illegal reentry can also be classified as a felony under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill prohibits the abatement of prosecution based on immigration status determinations, ensuring that such cases proceed regardless of pending federal immigration status evaluations.

Furthermore, the bill amends Title 19 by adding provisions for issuing orders to return to a foreign nation, detailing the conditions under which a magistrate can issue such orders. It also introduces new sections in Chapter 3 of Title 5, providing civil immunity and indemnification for local and state officials, employees, and contractors acting in accordance with the new immigration laws. These provisions protect them from liability arising from their enforcement actions, with specific limits on indemnification payments. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.