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Idaho Legislature · 2026 Session · Elections
✅ Signed Into Law

H 697 — Election Integrity — Illegal Voting and Tampering Crimes

Creates new criminal statutes for illegal voting, interference with an election, and tampering with voting machines or vote tally systems. Delivered to Governor March 18, 2026.

Last Action: Mar 18, 2026 — Delivered to Governor Sponsor: Judiciary, Rules & Administration · Rep. Dan Garner Topic: Elections
What H 697 Does

House Bill 697 creates new criminal statutes in Idaho law for three categories of election-related crimes:

1. Illegal voting — Makes it a crime to vote illegally in any Idaho election, with specific provisions regarding who qualifies.

2. Interference with an election — Creates criminal penalties for interfering with Idaho's election process.

3. Tampering with voting machines or vote tally systems — Establishes criminal penalties for any tampering with election equipment or vote counting systems.

Sponsor: Rep. Dan Garner (R-Weiser, District 28B). Passed both chambers and delivered to Governor Brad Little on March 18, 2026.

✅ Signed Into Law
Signed by Gov. Brad Little — March 19, 2026
H 697 has passed both chambers and been delivered to Governor Brad Little. The governor has 5 days (excluding Sundays) while the legislature is in session to sign or veto. If he takes no action, the bill becomes law.
✅ Sign → Becomes law
❌ Veto → Returns to legislature
⏳ No action → Becomes law after 5 days
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