PROTECTION OF GRAVES – Amends existing law to prohibit certain acts regarding graves and to provide exemptions.

This bill updates Idaho's laws to strengthen protections for graves and human remains by prohibiting their removal, damage, sale, or public display. It directly affects individuals and entities that might interact with burial sites, including construction workers, collectors, and museums. The law makes it a felony to possess, sell, or exhibit human remains taken from graves after January 1, 1984, unless specific exemptions apply. Exemptions include legitimate activities by law enforcement, medical professionals, licensed mortuaries, accredited educational institutions, and religious organizations. The bill also establishes procedures for seizing and forfeiting illegal remains, which must be returned to the county coroner after legal proceedings.