Friday, November 06, 2026
39.0°F

Bill restricting public aid for undocumented immigrants fails in Idaho House committee

by MIA MALDONADO/Idaho Capital Sun
| February 29, 2024 1:05 AM

A bill to prevent undocumented immigrants in Idaho from accessing publicly funded assistance is not moving forward in the Idaho Legislature.

Reps. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, and Josh Tanner, R-Eagle, presented House Bill 615 to the House Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday morning, emphasizing that its purpose was to make Idaho less attractive to undocumented immigrants by removing access to public benefits.

Become a Subscriber!

You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.

Already a subscriber? Login

Forever Rate - All Access
  • $29.50 per month
Buy
CDA Press Online Only $9.95
  • $9.95 per month
Buy

Logo

copyright © 2026 Terms of Use | Privacy Policy 215 N. 2nd St. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-664-8176

Coeur d'Alene Press BBB Business Review