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Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Bill

H 851: LIBEL AND SLANDER – Amends existing law to provide for punitive damages in cases of libel per se and slander per se.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

H 851 is a bill introduced in the Idaho House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: LIBEL AND SLANDER – Amends existing law to provide for punitive damages in cases of libel per se and slander per se. Primary sponsor: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration.

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Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEEPrimary sponsorNot 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

  1. Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
  2. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source