ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the deprivation of religious liberty or freedom of speech by a governmental entity.

S 1129 creates a new legal remedy for Idaho residents who face government actions significantly interfering with their religious practices or freedom of speech. It requires government entities to prove that any restriction on these rights is necessary for a compelling interest and the least restrictive option available. The bill caps noneconomic damages at $20,000 and attorney fees at $25,000 in such cases. This law supplements existing protections without replacing other legal avenues for redress.