CRIMES AGAINST PEACE OFFICERS – Amends existing law to provide penalties for assault, battery, or murder of a peace officer.

Idaho's H 281, the "Bolter-Stall Defend the Defender Act," increases penalties for crimes against peace officers, including police, sheriffs, and other law enforcement personnel. It mandates a 15-year minimum prison term (with possible life) for assault or battery against peace officers, doubles penalties for other crimes against them, and requires a minimum 35-year sentence without parole eligibility for murder of a peace officer. The bill applies specifically to incidents where the perpetrator knew the victim was a peace officer while they were on duty or due to their official status. It becomes effective July 1, 2025.