Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Palumbo

Resolves how a deceased Idaho veterans home resident’s intangible property with no heirs goes to the state unclaimed property division, with potential legatee claims.

REFERRED TO CODES

Summary — Senate Bill No. 1037

Note on source documents: The materials provided contain multiple, inconsistent texts labeled “S 1037” (a Massachusetts indigency bill, an Idaho veterans‑home/unclaimed‑property bill, and a fiscal note referencing Idaho Code). The title you supplied (relating to unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward first‑responders) does not appear in the bill texts provided. This summary focuses on the clear, substantive bill text that appears with legislative actions showing enactment — Idaho Senate Bill No. 1037 (veterans homes / succession to property). If you intended a different S 1037, please confirm and I will summarize that text instead.

Purpose / Intent

To revise how property of deceased residents of Idaho state veterans homes is handled — specifically the succession and disposition of intangible and tangible property when a resident dies without heirs — and to update cross‑references to the State’s revised unclaimed property statute. The act includes an emergency clause and sets an effective date.

Key provisions

Amends Idaho Code § 66‑906 (succession to property of deceased resident).

Intangible property (money, choses in action, proceeds of pensions, etc.) of a deceased veterans‑home resident who dies while a member and leaves no heirs at law or next of kin:

Shall vest in and be delivered to the State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division within one year after death pursuant to section 14‑5‑201(1)(i), Idaho Code (revises a prior cross‑reference).
Such property may be reclaimed by any legatee or person entitled by inheritance within five years after the member’s death, unless the member in writing directed donation of the property to the Division of Veterans Services.
A resident’s written direction to donate must be accompanied by a certificate of death for the division to accept the donation.

Tangible property unclaimed within 30 days after death or discharge is exempt from the revised Unclaimed Property Act and shall be assigned to the State Veterans Home.

Application/admission forms must notify applicants of these conditions and contain the applicant’s consent to accept membership under them.

Emergency declared; effective date: July 1, 2025.

Who is affected

Residents (and prospective applicants) of Idaho state veterans homes.

Heirs or legatees who may have claims to a deceased resident’s intangible property.

Idaho Division of Veterans Services and State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division (administration and receipt of property).

State veterans homes (may receive certain tangible property and potential donations).

Fiscal impact and other notes

Fiscal note: Minimal or no impact to the state General Fund, dedicated funds, or federal funds. Potential slight increase in donations to State Veterans Homes upon residents’ deaths.

Procedural status (per provided timeline): Reported, passed both chambers, signed by Governor, Session Law Chapter 170 — effective July 1, 2025.

Recommendation: Confirm which S 1037 you want summarized if the firearm discharge title or the Massachusetts indigency bill was the intended target; I can produce a summary focused solely on that text.