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

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LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO

Sixty-eighth Legislature Second Regular Session - 2026

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE BILL NO. 851

BY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

1 AN ACT

2 RELATING TO LIBEL AND SLANDER; AMENDING SECTION 6-712, IDAHO CODE, TO PRO-

3 VIDE FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CASES OF LIBEL PER SE AND SLANDER PER SE,

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

43.1% Uncertain

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 70%, measured from ID's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 214 days quiet

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