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ID S1237

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Wintrow

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived orientation as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or asexual.

  • Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, public accommodations, education, and real property transactions.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/19/2024
Judiciary and Rules1/18/2024

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