Idaho Bills

Amends and adds to existing law to revise a provision regarding defense of self or others, to provide for operators of a motor vehicle, and to establish provisions regarding public assemblies on roads.

This legislation amends 19-202A Defense of Self, Others and Certain Places. This section of code provides some protection from legal jeopardy for individuals who defend themselves and others when there is a reasonable belief that they are in imminent danger. This amendment extends legal protection for motor vehicle operators including the use of the vehicle as a means of defense and escape. This legislation also adds a new section of code to instruct public entities with the ability to close a public street or highway to provide for a mechanism that allows individuals to obtain a permit to close public streets and highways.