Today, Idaho's laws are recognized as some of the toughest in the nation in dealing with extremist behavior. In addition, Idaho has had a Human Rights Act since 1969.
Idaho's Malicious Harassment Act
In Idaho, it is a felony to maliciously harass any person because of race, color, national origin, religion or creed. This offense is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine for each occurrence.
Idaho's Civil Remedies Act
A victim of malicious harassment as defined above may sue the harasser for actual damages, unlimited punitive damages and attorney fees.
Idaho's Domestic Control Act
If two or more individuals engage in paramilitary training with intent to attach a group or subvert the government, they can be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison and fined up to $50,000.
Idaho's Uniform Hate Crimes Reporting Act
This law requires all law enforcement agencies in Idaho to report to the State Department of Law Enforcement, all crimes apparently committed on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed.
Idaho's Explosive Devices Act
Prohibits possession of explosive devices with the intent to commit a crime.
Idaho's Common-Law Courts Act
Prohibits impersonating a public official or acting as a public official with intent to intimidate private citizens or lawfully appointed officials.
Idaho's False Lien Act
Prohibits filing a false lien with intent to intimidate or harass a private citizen or public official.
Idaho's Human Rights Act
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and education based on race, sex, color, religion or national origin. In housing and employment, discrimination based on disability is banned. In employment only, age discrimination (40 and over) is banned.
