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Committee advances bill to prevent criminals profiting from notoriety
Summary
RS 33006C1, described by its sponsor as a modernization of 'Son of Sam' laws, was sent to print; the draft targets monetization of criminal notoriety while preserving free-speech protections and enabling victims to pursue restitution.
Senator Nichols presented RS 33006C1 to the committee as a modernization of Idaho's laws to prevent criminals from profiting from publicity about their crimes. She described the draft as targeting monetization — not speech — and said it closes gaps related to modern media platforms while protecting due process and free-speech rights. The sponsor emphasized that the bill's aim is to ensure victims have an opportunity to recover restitution or civil damages tied to proceeds from notoriety.
The committee moved the draft forward: Vice Chairman Shippy moved and Senator Foreman seconded to send RS 33006C1 to print, and the motion carried by voice vote. The minutes describe the bill's scope as preventing criminals from profiting from criminal notoriety and adding explicit free-speech protections; no roll-call tally was recorded in the committee minutes. The item was advanced for further drafting and consideration.
