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Senate unanimously approves law clarifying fence maintenance next to federal land
Summary
On Feb. 28 the Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill 10‑53, which clarifies that landowners adjacent to federal land are responsible for building and maintaining fences to keep livestock off their property; the bill passed 35‑0 and will be transmitted to the House.
The Idaho Senate on Feb. 28 passed Senate Bill 10‑53, a statutory clarification that places responsibility for building and maintaining fences along property lines adjacent to federal lands on the private landowner. The measure passed by a recorded vote after debate and will be sent to the House of Representatives.
Supporters said the bill codifies existing court rulings and aims to reduce repeated litigation. “Senate Bill 10‑53 deals with…
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