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ID H0538
ID H0538Adds to existing law to prohibit governmental entities in the State of Idaho from compelling employees and students to use certain titles and pronouns.
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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Passed
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; AMENDING CHAPTER 59, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-5909B, IDAHO CODE, TO PROHIBIT COMPULSORY GENDER LANGUAGE, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO AU- THORIZE RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits governmental entities in the State of Idaho from compelling employees and students to use certain titles and pronouns that are inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill provides a civil cause of action for violations and authorizes rulemaking authority. It aims to protect the free speech rights of individuals by preventing the government from forcing them to communicate statements they do not wish to make. The bill also includes legislative intent and findings to support the need for such a prohibition.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 8, 2024 Session Law Chapter 314 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 04/10/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0538/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0538.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0538SOP.pdf |
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