Bill
Bill > H0606
ID H0606
ID H0606Adds to existing law to prohibit a person from entering a restroom or changing room of the opposite sex, to provide a penalty, and to provide exceptions.
summary
Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO INDECENCY AND OBSCENITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 41, TITLE 18, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 18-4117, IDAHO CODE, TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ENTERING A RESTROOM OR CHANGING ROOM OF THE OPPOSITE SEX, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE A TERM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, makes it a misdemeanor for any person to knowingly and willfully enter a restroom or changing room in a government-owned building or a place of public accommodation that is designated for the opposite biological sex, with a second offense within five years escalating to a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. A "changing room" is defined as a facility where a person may be undressed in the presence of others, such as a locker room or shower room. However, the bill provides several exceptions, including for individuals performing custodial or maintenance services, providing medical or law enforcement assistance, responding to emergencies, using a single-user facility if it's the only one available, using temporarily designated facilities, providing athletic coaching, or accompanying and assisting a family member, legal guardian, or designated individual who needs help.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0606/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0606.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0606SOP.pdf |
Loading...