For a Boise family of medical providers, Idaho criminal trans bathroom ban was the last straw

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 2,316

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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The Devitts have seen the Idaho Legislature and the governor approve a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in recent years.

Michael and Dr. Angie Devitt, both medical professionals, watched their trans daughter, Eve, testify against a bill years ago that outlawed gender-affirming care for minors.

But this year’s criminal transgender bathroom ban — described by advocates as the most extreme in the nation for extending to private businesses — was the couple’s last straw. …

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