Rating: +1

Bill Summary:
H0128 creates a new section of Idaho Code (§36-419) to prohibit the Idaho Department of Fish and Game from adopting or enforcing any rule that bans the use of sabots in muzzleloader-only hunting seasons. A sabot is a projectile design used in muzzleloaders to improve accuracy and performance. This bill ensures that hunters may continue to use such ammunition without regulatory restriction. It includes an emergency clause and takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Reason for Rating:
H0128 aligns with the Idaho Republican Party Platform by limiting the power of unelected regulatory agencies and affirming individual rights to hunt using lawful and effective methods. The bill protects Idaho’s sporting traditions, ensures agency accountability to the Legislature, and prevents creeping administrative overreach into personal equipment choices. It reflects a clear commitment to freedom, tradition, and the responsible exercise of Second Amendment rights, all of which are central to the platform.