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ID S1004
Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS; AMENDING SECTION 67-5901, IDAHO CODE, TO PRO- VIDE THAT FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION
AI Summary
This bill amends Idaho's existing civil rights law to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics against discrimination. The bill modifies Section 67-5901 of Idaho Code to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected categories in various contexts, including employment, public accommodations, real property transactions, and education. The bill provides specific definitions for these new terms, with "gender identity" defined as a person's actual or perceived gender identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other characteristics, and "sexual orientation" defined as a person's actual or perceived orientation as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or asexual. The changes mean that it would be prohibited to discriminate against individuals based on sexual orientation or gender identity in areas such as hiring, employment practices, public accommodations, educational institutions, and real estate transactions. The law aims to protect individuals' personal dignity, promote full productive capacities, and prevent domestic strife by ensuring equal treatment regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The amendments will go into effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause indicating the immediate importance of the legislative change.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (15)
Melissa Wintrow (D)*,
Todd Achilles (D),
Steve Berch (D),
Monica Church (D),
Megan Egbert (D),
Soñia Galaviz (D),
John Gannon (D),
Brooke Green (D),
Chris Mathias (D),
Ali Rabe (D),
Ilana Rubel (D),
James Ruchti (D),
Carrie Semmelroth (D),
Ron Taylor (D),
Janie Ward-Engelking (D),
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 01/17/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1004/ |
BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1004.pdf |
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1004SOP.pdf |
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