PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding media source confidentiality.

This Idaho bill (H 158) protects journalists by adding a new law (Section 9-714) that prevents courts from forcing them to reveal their news sources or unpublished materials like notes or communications during legal cases. It directly affects journalists and news organizations in Idaho, covering print, digital, radio, and TV outlets. The law includes exceptions only for cases involving national security or imminent physical harm. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.