The proposed bill amends Chapter 23, Title 67 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 67-2341, which establishes prohibitions on public camping or sleeping within the state. Under this new provision, public camping or sleeping is deemed unlawful on public property, public building grounds, or public roads within the jurisdiction of cities or single countywide highway districts. The bill defines "public camping or sleeping" as residing in temporary outdoor habitation, which may include tents, vehicles, or other temporary shelters, and outlines exceptions for commercial vehicle drivers and designated recreational or educational overnight camping.

Additionally, the bill empowers the attorney general to initiate civil actions against cities or countywide highway districts that violate these prohibitions, allowing for the recovery of legal expenses and the imposition of civil penalties up to $10,000 for each violation. The provisions specifically apply to cities with populations of 100,000 or more and do not affect existing policies regarding certain state lands. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.