Idaho

Pending Legislation

House Bill 508

Introduced: Transportation and Defense Committee

Summary: This bill amends Idaho Code provisions relating to highways and bridges. The bill modifies definitions related to motor vehicle benefits, revises penalty provisions for violations, and addresses exceptions for bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements.

Design-Build Impact: Does not change design-build authority within the state.

Last Action: April 2, 2026: The bill is within the HOUSE Committee on TRANSPORTATION and DEFENSE, where it was reported as do pass. The bill has passed from the HOUSE into the SENATE, where it is within the Senate COMMITTEE on TRANSPORTATION. The committee has indicated do pass on this bill. The bill has passed the SENATE and is eligible for the Governor’s desk. The bill has been signed into law by the Governor and Chaptered as Chapter No. 299. The bill is effective as of July 1, 2026.

Status: Signed into Law

DBIA Position: Monitor

DBIA Priority Level: Low