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. It revises the legislative purpose to affirm the constitutional rights of citizens while emphasizing that conspiracies and training for unlawful acts of terrorism and violence are not protected. New definitions for "domestic terrorism" and "domestic terrorist" are introduced, clarifying that domestic terrorism includes felony offenses involving violent acts intended to harm human life or disrupt lawful activities within Idaho. The bill also expands the scope of prohibited activities and penalties related to terrorism, including harsher consequences for those who conspire to commit acts of domestic terrorism.

Additionally, the bill makes technical corrections and updates to existing laws, such as including domestic terrorism in the definitions of murder and establishing that there is no statute of limitations for prosecuting acts of terrorism or domestic terrorism. The amendments aim to strengthen the legal framework for addressing terrorism-related offenses while ensuring that the rights of citizens are upheld. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

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