Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Bill
H 493: COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY – Amends existing law to revise the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 493 is a bill introduced in the Idaho House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY – Amends existing law to revise the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity. Primary sponsor: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules
- Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
- Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 50-19-1AYES – Beiswenger, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Cannon, Cheatum, Church, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Fuhriman, Furniss, Galaviz, Garner, Green, Hall(Stone), Handy, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Pohanka, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Shepherd, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(14), Vander Woude, Veile, Weber, Wheeler, Mr. SpeakerNAYS – Alfieri, Barbieri, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cayler, Egbert, Gannon, Harris, Hawkins, Haws, Hostetler, Leavitt, Marmon, Price, Rasor, Rubel, Scott, Tanner(13), WisniewskiAbsent – ThompsonFloor Sponsor - RaybouldTitle apvd - to Senate
- U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 2, 2026
- U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
- Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing