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@@-LEGISLATURE+ST+A+TEMENTOF-THE-STATE-OF-IDAHO-Sixty-eighth-Legislature-Second-Regular-Session---2026-IN-THE-HOUSE-OF-REPRESENTATIVES-HOUSE-BILL-NO.-679-BY-JUDICIARY,-RULES-AND-ADMINISTRATION-COMMITTEE-AN-ACT-1-RELATING-TO-DEFENSE-OF-SELF-OR-OTHERS,-MOTOR-VEHICLES,-AND-PUBLIC-ASSEMBLIES-2-ON-ROADS;-AMENDING-SECTION-19---202A,-IDAHO-CODE,-TO-REVISE-A-PROVISION-3-REGARDING-DEFENSE-OF-SELF-OR-OTHERS-AND-TO-PROVIDE-FOR-OPERATORS-OF-A-4-MOTOR-VEHICLE;-AMENDING-TITLE-67,-IDAHO-CODE,-BY-THE-ADDITION-OF-A-NEW-5-CHAPTER-34,-TITLE-67,-IDAHO-CODE,-TO-ESTABLISH-PROVISIONS-REGARDING-6-PUBLIC-ASSEMBLIES-ON-ROADS;-AND-DECLARING-AN-EMERGENCY-AND-PROVIDING-AN-7-EFFECTIVE-DATE.-8-Be-It-Enacted-by-the-Legislature-of-the-State-of-Idaho:-9-SECTION-1.-That-Section-19---202A,-Idaho-Code,-be,-and-the-same-is-hereby-10-amended-to-read-as-follows:-1-1-19---202A.-DEFENSE-OF-SELF,-OTHERS-AND-CERTAIN-PLACES.-(1)-No-person-in-12-this-state-shall-be-placed-in+PURPOSE+RS33203+/+H0679+This+legislation+amends+19-202A+Defense+of+Self,+Others+and+Certain+Places.+This+section+of+code+provides+some+protection+fromlegaljeopardy-of-any-kind-whatsoever-for-pro---13-tecting-himself-or-his-family+for+individuals+who+defend+themselves+andothers-by+when+there+is+areasonable-means-necessary,-or-when-14-coming-to-the-aid-of-another-whom-he-reasonably-believes-to-be+belief+that+they+areinimminent-15danger-of-or-the-victim-of-aggravated-assault,-robbery,-rape,-murder-or-other-16-heinous-crime.-17-(2)-The-defense-of-self-or-of-another-does-not-require-a-person-to-wait-18-until-he-or-she-ascertains-whether-the-danger-is-apparent-or-real.-A-person-19-confronted-with-such-danger-has-a-clear-right-to-act-upon-appearances-such-as-20-would-influence-the-action-of-a-reasonable-person.-21-(3)-In-the-exercise-of-the-right-of-self---defense-or-defense-of-another,-22-a-person-need-not-retreat-from-any-place-that-person-has-a-right-to-be.-A-per---23-son-may-stand-his-ground-and-defend-himself-or-another-person-by+.+This+amendment+extends+legal+protection+for+motor+vehicle+operators+includingtheuseof-24-all-force-and-means-which-would-appear-to-be-necessary-to-a-reasonable-per---25-son-in-a-similar-situation-and-with-similar-knowledge-without-the-benefit-of-26-hindsight.-The-provisions-of-this-subsection-shall-not-apply-to-a-person-in---27-carcerated-in-jail-or-prison-facilities-when-interacting-with-jail-or-prison-28-staff-who-are-acting-in-their-official-capacities.-29-(4)-In-exercising-the-right-of-self---defense-or-defense-of-another,-a-mo---30-tor-vehicle-operator-shall-have-no-criminal-liability-for-injuries-to,-death-31-of,-or-damage-to-property-of-any-person-the-operator-reasonably-believes-is-32-attempting,-or-is-aiding-and-abetting-an-attempt,-to-commit-aggravated-as---33-sault,-robbery,-rape,-kidnapping,-murder,-or-other-heinous-crime-on-the-op---34-erator-or-any-occupants-of-the-vehicle.-The-operator-in-such-a-situation-may-35-usethevehicleas@@ 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@@ofdefenseand-escape-in-any-way-that-would-appear-36-to-be-necessary-to-a-reasonable-person-in-a-similar-situation-and+escape.+This+legislation+also+adds+a+new+section+of+code+to+instruct+public+entitieswith-simi---37-lar-knowledge-without-the-benefit-of-hindsight.-38-(4)-(5)-In-any-prosecution-for-the-unlawful-use-of-force,-including-39-deadly-force,-or-the-attempted-or-threatened-use-of-force-contrary-to-title-40-18,-Idaho-Code,-the-burden-is-on-the-prosecution-to-prove-beyond-a-reasonable-41--2-doubt-that-the-use-of-force,-attempted-use-of-force-or-threat-to-use-force-was-1-not-justifiable.-2-(5)-(6)-A-person-using-force-or-deadly-force-in-defense-of-a-habitation,-3-place-of-business-or-employment-or-occupied-vehicle-as-defined-in-section-4-18---4009(3),-Idaho-Code,-is-presumed-to-have-acted-reasonably-and-had-a-rea---5-sonable-fear-of-imminent-peril-of-death-or-serious-bodily-injury-if-the-force-6-is-used-against-a-person-whose-entry-or-attempted-entry-therein-is-unlaw---7-ful-and-is-made-or-attempted-by-use-of-force,-or-in-a-violent-and-tumultuous-8-manner,-or-surreptitiously-or-by-stealth,-or-for-the-purpose-of-committing-a-9-felony.-10-SECTION-2.-That-Title-67,-Idaho-Code,-be,-and-the-same-is-hereby-amended-1-1-by-the-addition-thereto-of-a-NEW-CHAPTER-,-to-be-known-and-designated-as-Chap---12-ter-34,-Title-67,-Idaho-Code,-and-to-read-as-follows:-13-CHAPTER-34-14-PUBLIC-ASSEMBLIES-ON-ROADS-15-67---3401.-LEGISLATIVE-PURPOSE-AND-INTENT.-The-legislature-affirms-that-16-the-right-of-the-public-to-peacefully-assemble-is-among-the-most-fundamen---17-tal-of-all-rights-and-necessary-in-a-free-society.-At-the-same-time,-the-18-legislature-recognizes-that-assemblies-on-roads,-especially-high---traffic-19-or-high---speed-roads,-may-create-safety-hazards-both-for-those-assembling-20-and-for-other-users-of-the-road.-In-enacting-this-chapter,-the-legislature-21-intends-to-protect-public-safety-while-upholding-the-importance-of-public-22-roads-as-a-traditional-forum-for-public-assembly.-23-67---3402.-DEFINITIONS.-As-used-in-this-chapter:-24-(1)-"Public-assembly"-means-a-group-of-persons-organized-and-united-for-25-a-common-purpose-in-a-public-setting.-26-(2)-"Public-entity"-means-the-state-of-Idaho-or-any-political-subdi---27-vision-thereof,-including-all-boards,-commissions,-agencies,-institutions,-28-authorities,-and-bodies-corporate-and-politic-of-the-state,-created-by-or-in-29-accordance-with-state-law-or-regulations.-30-(3)-"Public-street"-or-"highway"-is-as-described-in-section-49---109(4),-31-Idaho-Code.-32-(4)-"Spontaneous-assembly"-means-a-public-assembly-on-or-alongside-a-33-public-road-for-which-a-permit-was-not-issued-in-accordance-with-a-policy-34-adopted-pursuant-to-the-provisions-of-this-chapter.-35-(5)-"Traffic"-is-as-defined-in-section-49---121,-Idaho-Code.-36-67---3403.-PERMIT-POLICY.-(1)-Each-public-entity-with-authority-to-close-37-public-streets-or-highways-shall-establish-a-policy-under-which-a-person-may-38-apply-for-a-permit+the+abilitytoclosea@@ -1031,415 +92,130 @@streetorhighway-for-the+to+provide+for+a+mechanism+that+allows+individuals+to+obtain+a+permit+to+close+public+streets+and+highways.+FISCAL+NOTE+This+legislation+does+not+af+fect+state+and+or+local+government+revenues+and+or+appropriations.+No+expenditures+nor+additional+staf+fing+is+being+requested.+Contact:+Representative+Jason+A.+Monks+(208)+332-1000+Representative+Steve+C.+T+anner+(208)+332-1000+DISCLAIMER:+This+statement+ofpurpose-of-a-39-public-assembly.-40-(2)-A-policy-adopted-pursuant+and+fiscal+note+ar+e+a+mer+e+attachmenttothis-section-may-establish-reasonable-41-time,-place,-and-manner-restrictions-on-road-closures-but-may-not-discrimi---42-nate-based-on-the-purpose-of-the-public-assembly-or-the-viewpoint-of-a-permit-43-applicant,-except+bill+and+pr+epar+ed+by+a+pr+oponent+of+the+bill.+It+is+neither+intendedas-provided-in-subsections-(3)-and-(4)-of-this-section.-44-(3)-A-public-entity-may-inquire-as-to-the-purpose-or-nature-of-a-public-45-assembly-to-determine:-46--3-(a)-Whetheran-assembly-would-be-unlawful-for-purposes-of-chapter-64,-1-title-18,-Idaho-Code;-and-2-(b)-Whether-peace-officers-may-need-to-be-present-to-protect-the-safety-3-of-assembly-participants-or-to-preserve-public-order.-4-(4)-Nothing-in-this-section-shall-be-construed-to:-5-(a)-Require-a-public-entity-to-provide-a-permit-for-an-unlawful-assem---6-bly;-7-(b)-Prevent-a-public-entity-with-authority-to-do-so-from-dispersing-an-8-unlawful-assembly;-or-9-(c)-Prevent-a-public-entity-with-authority-to-do-so-from-detaining,-ar---10-resting,-or-prosecuting-participants-in-an-unlawful-assembly.-1-1-67---3404.-SPONTANEOUS-ASSEMBLIES.-A-policy-adopted-pursuant-to-section-12-67---3403,-Idaho-Code,-shall-provide-that-participants-in-spontaneous-assem---13-blies:-14-(1)-May-not-block-or-otherwise-obstruct-traffic;-and-15-(2)-Shall-comply-with-all-applicable-laws,-ordinances,-and-regulations-16-for-persons-on-or-alongside-a-public-road.-17-67---3405.-PENALTIES.-(1)-A-participant-in-a-public-assembly-who-fails-18-to-comply-with-the-terms-of-a-permit-shall-be-guilty-of-a-misdemeanor-punish---19-able-by-imprisonment-in-the-county-jail-for-up-to-six-(6)-months,-a-fine-of-up-20-to-one-thousand-dollars-($1,000),-or-both-such-imprisonment-and-fine.-21-(2)-A-participant-in-a-spontaneous-assembly-who-fails-to-comply-with-an-22-applicable-law,-ordinance,-or-regulation-for-persons-on-or-alongside-a-pub---23-lic-street-or-highway-shall,-in-addition-to+expr+ession+of+legislative+intent+nor+intended+forany-other-penalty-prescribed-by-24-law,-ordinance,-or-regulation,-be-guilty-of-a-misdemeanor-punishable-by-a-25-fine-of-up-to-one-thousand-dollars-($1,000).-26-SECTION-3.-An-emergency-existing-therefor,-which-emergency-is-hereby-27-declared-to-exist,-this-act-shall-be-in-full-force-and-effect-on-and-after-28-July-1,-2026.-29+use+outside+of+the+legislative+pr+ocess,+including+judicial+r+eview+(Joint+Rule+18).+Statement+of+Purpose+/+Fiscal+Note+Bill+SOP/FN+INTRODUCED:+02/13/2026,+4:45+PM
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