This bill amends Idaho Code Sections 19-2716 and 19-2716A, focusing on the procedures and methods of execution in the state. It establishes that the procedures used in executions shall not be subject to rulemaking, judicial review, or other provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code. The bill outlines the methods of execution, which include lethal injection and firing squad, and specifies that the director of the Idaho Department of Correction will determine the execution procedures. Additionally, it clarifies that if lethal injection is unavailable, the firing squad will be used, and vice versa, depending on the director's certification.

Furthermore, the bill revises confidentiality provisions related to the execution process, ensuring that the identities of individuals and entities involved in the execution are kept confidential and not subject to disclosure in legal proceedings. It also provides exemptions from medical practice laws for those involved in executions and protects them from civil or criminal liability. The bill declares an emergency, making certain sections effective immediately upon passage, while others will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 19-2716, 19-2716A