This bill amends Chapter 30, Title 67 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 67-3015, which establishes requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding the immigration status and nationality of individuals who are arrested. Under this new provision, all law enforcement agencies in Idaho are mandated to verify and record the immigration status and nationality of any arrested individual as part of the administration of criminal justice. The bill defines key terms such as "administration of criminal justice," "arrest," "immigration status," and "law enforcement agency" to clarify the scope of the law.
Additionally, the bill requires local, county, and state law enforcement agencies to publish a biannual report by October 1, 2025, detailing the immigration status and nationality of criminal offenders, along with crime statistics related to foreign nationals. It also stipulates that agencies failing to comply with these requirements may face withholding of state funding. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.