KTVB7 CAPITOL WATCH Idaho governor signs bill allowing death penalty for child sex offenders. People convicted of lewd conduct with children under 12 years old could face the death penalty beginning July 1 after Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 380. Author: Abby Wilt. Published: 4:13 PM MDT April 2, 2025. Updated: 4:13 PM MDT April 2, 2025.