Bill > S1228

This bill amends existing Idaho law to explicitly include freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as a civil right, alongside protections for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability. It clarifies that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited in areas such as employment, public accommodations (businesses and facilities open to the public), and real property transactions, aligning these protections with existing federal civil rights laws. The bill also updates definitions to include "gender identity" and "sexual orientation," defining them as a person's actual or perceived gender identity and their actual or perceived orientation as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or asexual, respectively. These changes aim to ensure equal rights and prevent unfair treatment for individuals in Idaho based on these characteristics.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1228/