Idaho Introduces Bill to Legalize Machine Guns If Federal Ban Falls

Summary

Idaho introduced Senate Bill 1349 (S1349) on March 2, 2026, proposing a framework to legalize civilian machine gun ownership, manufacture, transfer, and sale in the state. The bill includes a 'trigger' mechanism that would activate only if the federal ban under 18 U.S.C. § 922(o) is repealed, struck down, or ceases to be enforced. With an emergency clause, S1349 is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, positioning Idaho as a leader in firearms freedom.