Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.
CIVIL RIGHTS -- Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This legislation adds the words "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the Idaho Human Rights Act, provides definitions for these terms, and amends the stated purpose of the Act consistent with the legislation's other amendments.
FISCAL NOTE
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This bill has no fiscal impact om state, county, or local governments. The Idaho Human Rights Commission already has structure to accept discrimination complaints.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Jan 16, 2025
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Melissa Wintrow
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Alison Rabe
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Todd Achilles
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James Ruchti
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Steve Berch
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Carrie Semmelroth
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Monica Church
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Ron Taylor
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Megan Egbert
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Janie Ward-Engelking
Sen · SD-018
Sonia Galaviz
Rep · HD-016A
John Gannon
Rep · HD-017A
Brooke Green
Rep · HD-018B
Chris Mathias
Rep · HD-019B
Ilana Rubel
Rep · HD-018A