Following the signing of Idaho House Bill 37 into law by Governor Little, which designates execution by firing squad as the primary method of execution in Idaho, the Idaho Department of Correction will ensure compliance with the new law, set to take effect in June 2026.

In the upcoming weeks and months, we will rescope the retrofit of the F Block at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution to accommodate execution by firing squad and refine the cost estimates and timelines. Additionally, we will develop and implement the necessary policies and procedures to ensure full adherence to the law's provisions. Once finalized, these policies will be made available to the public.