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ID H0668

ID H0668
Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of public funds for gender transition procedures.


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Introduced
02/27/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
03/11/2024
Passed
03/27/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO PUBLIC FUNDS FOR GENDER TRANSITION; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE IN- TENT; AMENDING TITLE 18, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 89, TITLE 18, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES; AMENDING CHAPTER 2, TI- TLE 56, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 56-270, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends Idaho law to prohibit the use of public funds, such as Medicaid, for gender transition procedures that are intended to alter an individual's appearance to affirm their perception of their sex in a way that is inconsistent with their biological sex. There are some exceptions, such as procedures necessary for the health of the individual or to treat complications from prior gender transition procedures. The bill also prohibits state employees, facilities, or property from providing these prohibited gender transition procedures. Violations would be considered a misuse of public funds.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (30)

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2024 Session Law Chapter 209 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/27/2024)

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