H 698 — Voting — Out-of-State Felony Convictions

What H 698 Does

House Bill 698 amends Idaho law regarding the voting rights of persons convicted of felonies in other states. Currently, Idaho law addresses voting rights restoration for in-state felony convictions — H 698 clarifies how out-of-state felony convictions are treated when determining voting eligibility in Idaho.

This ensures consistency between how Idaho treats its own former felons' voting rights and those who were convicted in other states but now reside in Idaho.

Sponsor: Rep. Dan Garner (R-Weiser, District 28B). Delivered to Governor March 18, 2026.

✅ Signed Into Law

Signed by Gov. Brad Little — March 19, 2026

H 698 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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