Idaho Republican lawmakers bring bills to criminalize using bathrooms of other genders

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 7, 2026

Words: 760

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Idaho Republican lawmakers are bringing new bills that expand the state’s law banning transgender people from using their preferred school bathrooms.

Two bills introduced Friday seek to extend the ban beyond schools to government buildings and private businesses — and create criminal charges and more opportunities for lawsuits.

The criminal bill, sponsored by Rep. Cornel Rasor, a Republican from Sagle, would create criminal misdemeanor and felony charges for people who “knowingly and willfully” …

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