S 1389 — Polling Place Liability Protection for Property Owners

Limits liability for property owners whose property is used as a polling place. Co-sponsored by Sen. Kelly Anthon (President Pro Tempore) and Sen. Mark Harris. On Senate third reading calendar.

Last Action: Mar 19, 2026 — Senate: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading Sponsor: State Affairs Committee · Sen. Kelly Anthon · Sen. Mark Harris Topic: Elections

What S 1389 Does

Senate Bill 1389 provides liability protection for property owners who allow their property to be used as a polling place. Currently, property owners may face civil liability if a voter is injured on their property during an election. This bill limits that liability, making it easier to recruit private property owners to host polling locations — an important election administration need as Idaho's population grows.

Co-sponsored by Sen. Kelly Anthon (R-Rupert, President Pro Tempore) and Sen. Mark Harris (R-Soda Springs, Asst. Majority Leader). Both are tracked by The Idaho Ledger.

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