The proposed bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to the Terrorist Control Act, with a focus on defining and addressing domestic terrorism. Key amendments include the addition of definitions for "domestic terrorism" and "domestic terrorist," which outline specific activities that constitute domestic terrorism within Idaho's geographical boundaries. The bill emphasizes that such activities must involve felony offenses and can include violent acts intended to harm human life or disrupt lawful activities. Additionally, the bill clarifies that conspiracies and training for unlawful acts of terrorism are not constitutionally protected and should be subject to criminal sanctions.

Furthermore, the bill revises the legislative purpose to affirm the constitutional rights of citizens while recognizing the threat posed by conspiracies and training for acts of terrorism. It also updates penalties for various offenses related to terrorism, including harsher penalties for acts of domestic terrorism and provisions for those who provide material support to terrorists. The bill declares an emergency, establishing an effective date of July 1, 2025, for its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-8101, 18-8102, 18-8103, 18-8106, 18-4003, 19-401