S.1228

Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1228 amends existing law to establish freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity as a civil right.

Idaho S1228 amends existing law to establish freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity as a civil right. The bill updates the Idaho Code to include sexual orientation and gender identity in the list of protected classes under civil rights law. It prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and real property transactions based on these characteristics. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Current
State Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 26

Senate

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing