ADVOCACY

The Association serves as a legislative advocate for law enforcement and endeavors to provide open communication on matters of public concern so that law enforcement is represented in a manner that embodies the highest level of integrity and honesty and embraces the moral and ethical behavior that is consistent with the law enforcement code of ethics.

BILLS

SB 1272 | Idaho Safe Haven Act | Senate Floor

This legislation amends the “Idaho Safe Haven Act” to allow for “Newborn Safety Devices”. These devices are voluntarily installed in a supporting wall of a hospital, fire station, law enforcement agency, or medical services provider that is staffed 24/7 and has an exterior access point allowing an individual to place a newborn infant inside and an interior point of access allowing individuals inside the building to retrieve the infant. The bill includes requirements for the “newborn safety device”.

Sponsor: Sen. VanOrden (R-30)

HB 441 | Fentanyl Testing Strips | House Floor

States that testing equipment used for identifying whether a controlled substance contains fentanyl shall not be considered drug paraphernalia.

Sponsor: Rep. Erickson (R-33), Rep. Rubel (D-18)

HB 406 | Fentanyl Mandatory Minimums | Passed the Senate | House Floor

Adds mandatory minimum sentences for the crime of trafficking fentanyl to more effectively combat the current fentanyl crisis in the state of Idaho.

Sponsor: Rep Hill (R-14), Rep Allgood (R-11)