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H 893

CODIFIER’S CORRECTIONS – Amends existing law to make codifier’s corrections.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho H 893 corrects technical errors and formatting inconsistencies in state law without substantively changing legal meaning or intent.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 251 Effective: 07/01/2026; 07/01/2027 Sunset Clause - SECTION 37
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Bill Summary · H 893

Legislative bill overview

H 893 is a "codifier's corrections" bill that amends existing Idaho law to fix technical errors, inconsistencies, and formatting issues in the state's legal code. These bills typically address non-substantive matters like outdated references, misspellings, renumbering issues, and organizational errors that have accumulated in the statutes without changing the actual meaning or intent of the laws.

Why is this important

Codifier's corrections bills serve a housekeeping function that keeps Idaho's legal code accurate and accessible to legislators, attorneys, and the public. Without these periodic corrections, statutory language can become confusing or internally inconsistent, potentially creating legal ambiguities or making laws harder to interpret and enforce.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on specifics: The bill summary provides no detail about which laws are being corrected or what errors are being fixed, making it difficult for the public to assess whether the changes are truly minor or if substantive revisions are being bundled in.
  • Risk of hidden changes: "Codifier's corrections" could theoretically mask small substantive changes that slip through with less scrutiny than traditional legislative amendments.
  • Limited legislative debate: The near-unanimous, swift passage (67-0-3) and suspension of normal rules suggests minimal substantive review, which may be appropriate for technical fixes but limits opportunity to catch unintended consequences.

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

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