PROPERTY RIGHTS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding property rights protection.

This Idaho bill (S 1326) establishes new legal protections for private landowners by requiring government agents to obtain a warrant, consent, or face exigent circumstances before entering private land not open to the public (Section 18-7103). It adds a $1,000 civil penalty per violation for government agents who enter without authorization, with enforcement through civil lawsuits (Section 18-7106). The law specifically excludes county sheriffs, police, and state troopers from penalties but applies to most other government agents, including federal employees (Section 18-7106). Key exceptions include lawful entry for welfare checks, water rights management, noxious weed control, and aerial observations (Section 18-7108).