Idaho House passes bill to require immigration status, nationality be reported on every arrest

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 639

Last Updated: 2 days, 15 hours ago

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The Idaho House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday to require law enforcement to record and report the immigration status and nationality of all arrested individuals.

The bill is opposed by the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police, and the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association.

Members voted 40-30 to send House Bill 660 to the Senate for further consideration.

Idaho committee advances bill requiring immigration status, …

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