This bill amends Section 19-401 of the Idaho Code to establish that there is no statute of limitations for certain serious felonies. The crimes specified include murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, sexual abuse of a child, lewd conduct with a child, aggravated lewd conduct with a child, producing or making sexually exploitative material, and acts of terrorism. Notably, the bill adds "aggravated lewd conduct with a child" and "producing or making sexually exploitative material" to the list of offenses without a statute of limitations, while also updating the references to specific sections of the Idaho Code.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, which allows it to take effect on July 1, 2026. This legislative change aims to ensure that individuals accused of these serious crimes can be prosecuted regardless of when the offense occurred, reflecting a commitment to justice for victims of such offenses.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 19-401