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Read. Follow. Verify.Idaho restricts camping on Capitol Mall grounds and sets 90-day storage rules for removed property
Last action · March 23, 2026: Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 03/20/2026
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What This Bill Does
Idaho prohibits camping on state-owned or leased property and the , requiring symbolic tents to be removed between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Unattended or removed property will be securely stored for at least 90 days before being deemed abandoned and disposed of, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage and approval.
The measure establishes criminal s for unauthorized camping on state grounds and sets a strict 90-day timeline and storage fee structure for reclaiming personal belongings removed by authorities.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
individuals utilizing state-owned or leased property
Individuals are prohibited from camping on state property, must remove symbolic tents during specific nighttime hours, and face property impoundment rules.
Department of Administration
The department gains exclusive control over Capitol Mall properties, authority to promulgate use rules, and responsibility for securely storing removed property.
Key Facts
- Camping is prohibited on all state-owned or leased property and facilities unless designated as a recreational camping area.
- Symbolic tents and enclosed structures must be removed between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time.
- Violating the camping prohibition is classified as an infraction.
- Unattended, abandoned, or post-citation property on state grounds must be held securely for at least 90 days with posted contact information.
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- Unclaimed property after 90 days is deemed abandoned and subject to agency disposal.
- Individuals claiming property must show identification, sign a release form, and pay any reasonable storage fees assessed by the agency.
- Individuals are permitted to erect temporary side-free canopies without sidewalls to stay dry during rain or snow, provided they are not used for sleeping.
- The director of the Department of Administration holds exclusive control over the Capitol Mall properties and multiagency facilities.
- Law enforcement responsibility at Capitol Mall properties is vested in the director of the Idaho State Police, with coordinating jurisdiction granted to Ada County and the city of Boise.
- Rental proceeds exceeding $200,000 at the end of the fiscal year from multiagency facilities are deposited into the permanent building fund.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
18 actions- Mar 23, 2026EnrolledReported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 03/20/2026
- Mar 19, 2026Delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on March 19, 2026
- Mar 19, 2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- Mar 18, 2026Signed by President; returned to House
- Mar 18, 2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- Mar 18, 2026Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
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- Mar 17, 2026FloorReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- Mar 17, 2026FloorRead third time in full – PASSED - 28-6-1 AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Shippy, Toews, VanOrden, Woodward, Zito, Zuiderveld NAYS – Hart, Ruchti, Taylor, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Woller(Rabe) Absent and excused – Semmelroth Floor Sponsor - Adams Title apvd - to House
- Mar 16, 2026Retained on calendar
- Mar 10, 2026Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- Mar 9, 2026Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- Feb 25, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
- Feb 25, 2026FloorReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
- Feb 24, 2026FloorRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 66-2-2 AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Egbert, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Fuhriman, Furniss, Gannon, Garner, Green, Hall(Stone), Handy, Harris, Hawkins, Haws, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Hostetler, Leavitt, Manwaring, Marmon, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Pohanka, Price, Rasor, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Scott, Shepherd, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(13), Tanner(14), Thompson, Vander Woude, Veile, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Mr. Speaker NAYS – Mathias, Rubel Absent – Galaviz, Sauter Floor Sponsor - Skaug Title apvd - to Senate
- Feb 23, 2026Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- Feb 20, 2026Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- Feb 9, 2026CommitteeReported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
- Feb 6, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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Expanded Control Over State Facilities
The legislation clarifies and consolidates exclusive control of Capitol Mall properties under the director of the Department of Administration.
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- Controversy65Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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