HOUSE BILL 517
Freedom of religion, speech, action
ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the deprivation of religious liberty or freedom of speech by a governmental entity.
RS31227 / H0517
An articulated right is meaningless without measures for accountability. In line with the principle ubi jus ibi remedium, this bill provides a private civil action for damages under the Freedom of Speech (article I section 9) and Guaranty of Religious Liberty (article I section 4) clauses of the Idaho Constitution. In empowering individuals to hold government entities accountable for infringing on Individual Rights, this bill lays the groundwork for Idaho to develop its own solid case law on these issues, rather than leaving aggrieved individuals dependent on Federal law.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/08 | Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing |
| 02/09 | Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration |
| 02/20 | Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading |
| 02/21 | Read second time; Filed for Third Reading |
| 02/22 | U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day |
| 02/23 | U.C. to be returned to Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee |