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H 523

CAPITOL MALL – Amends existing law to provide that certain persons may be banned from the Capitol building, the Supreme Court building, Capitol Mall properties, and multiagency facilities.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho bill allows banning specific individuals from Capitol buildings and adjacent facilities, but lacks detail on criteria and due process protections.

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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Bill Summary · H 523

Legislative bill overview

H 523 amends Idaho law to establish criteria for banning certain individuals from accessing the Capitol building, Supreme Court building, Capitol Mall properties, and related multiagency facilities. The bill creates a legal framework for exclusion but does not specify in the summary which categories of persons would be subject to bans or under what circumstances.

Why is this important

Capitol access policies directly affect public participation in government and security considerations. The ability to ban individuals from these facilities involves balancing First Amendment rights, public safety, and equal access to government spaces—issues that generate significant debate in legislatures nationwide.

Potential points of contention

  • Vague criteria: The bill summary doesn't specify which "certain persons" can be banned, raising concerns about whether standards are clear enough to prevent arbitrary or discriminatory enforcement
  • Due process questions: Whether banned individuals receive notice, hearing rights, or appeal mechanisms before exclusion
  • First Amendment implications: Potential conflicts with protesters' and citizens' constitutional rights to petition government and access public buildings

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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