Idaho Senate passes bill to fine the city of Boise for flying LGBTQ+ pride flag

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 766

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The Idaho Senate on Tuesday widely passed a bill that would fine local and state governments for flying flags that aren’t on the Legislature’s pre-approved list.

The bill’s House sponsor, Rep. Ted Hill, an Eagle Republican, has said House Bill 561 is meant to target the city of Boise for flying an LGBTQ+ pride flag. Boise’s City Council voted to declare the pride flag and the organ donor flag as official flags, …

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