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ID S1237
Bill
Status
1/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Wintrow
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AI Summary
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Adds sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes under Idaho's civil rights law alongside existing protections for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability.
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Defines "gender identity" as a person's actual or perceived gender identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other characteristics, with or without regard to sex at birth.
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Defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived orientation as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or asexual.
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Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, public accommodations, education, and real property transactions.
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Takes effect July 1, 2024, and is declared an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.
CIVIL RIGHTS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
1/19/2024