Bill > H0190

This bill establishes new provisions for safety and privacy in certain covered entities (including correctional facilities, domestic violence shelters, juvenile correctional centers, and state educational institutions) by mandating that multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters be exclusively designated for either females or males, with individuals only permitted to use facilities matching their biological sex. The bill defines key terms such as "female," "male," and "sex" and provides specific exceptions to these rules, such as for custodial services, medical assistance, law enforcement, emergency situations, and accompanying family members who need aid. State educational institutions are required to provide reasonable accommodations for students or employees uncomfortable using sex-specific facilities, though these accommodations cannot include access to opposite-sex facilities when others of that sex are present. The bill also establishes legal remedies, allowing individuals to seek declaratory and injunctive relief against covered entities that fail to enforce these rules, with the ability to recover attorney's fees if they prevail in court. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining portions will still be enforceable.

Justice

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0190/