It may be April Fool's Day, but good news from the Idaho Legislature is no joke!
On Wednesday, April 1st, Senate Bill 1430, a statewide preemption enforcement bill, passed the House by a vote of 60-8. S 1430 now heads to Governor Brad Little for his consideration.
Senate Bill 1430 creates a civil penalty and permanent injunction for any county, city, or locality that violates statewide firearms preemption laws. The legislature’s intent to wholly regulate firearms laws should be matched with the legislature’s intent to enforce those laws. This bill ensures residents of Idaho never have to worry about a patchwork of different gun laws when traveling in the state, and bad actors can be held accountable for violating Idaho’s state statutes regarding firearms, ammunition, or components.
While S 1430 has finished its journey in the legislature, House Bill 621 is still on the move. H 621 provides clarifying language to existing state statutes that the lawful carry of firearms is only prohibited in the courthouse portions of government buildings. Local governments have been broadly interpreting language that prohibits firearms in courthouses, to extend this prohibition to an entire building or complex, despite a courthouse only taking up a small portion. This legislation will remedy that ambiguity.
Time is running out in the 2026 legislative session. Please stay tuned to the NRA-ILA website and your inbox for updates.
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