Idaho bill would criminalize trans people using bathrooms in private businesses

Lawmakers consider latest bill that targets trans people for using the bathroom that matches their gender identity Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender people to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity – even inside privately owned businesses. At least 19 states, including Idaho, already have laws…

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Lawmakers consider latest bill that targets trans people for using the bathroom that matches their gender identity Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender…
• At least 19 states, including Idaho, already have laws barring transgender people from using bathrooms and changing rooms that align with their gender in schools and, in some cases, other public…
• The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization Movement Advancement Project’s tracking of the laws shows that three other states – Florida, Kansas and Utah – have made it a criminal offense in some circumstances…
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Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Lawmakers consider latest bill that targets trans people for using the bathroom that matches their gender identity Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender…
• At least 19 states, including Idaho, already have laws barring transgender people from using bathrooms and changing rooms that align with their gender in schools and, in some cases, other public…
• The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization Movement Advancement Project’s tracking of the laws shows that three other states – Florida, Kansas and Utah – have made it a criminal offense in some circumstances…
• Continue reading...

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Lawmakers consider latest bill that targets trans people for using the bathroom that matches their gender identity Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender…
• At least 19 states, including Idaho, already have laws barring transgender people from using bathrooms and changing rooms that align with their gender in schools and, in some cases, other public…
• The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization Movement Advancement Project’s tracking of the laws shows that three other states – Florida, Kansas and Utah – have made it a criminal offense in some circumstances…