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Idaho House Passes Bill Threatening LGBTQ+ Protections

2/28/2026

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House Bill 557 would eliminate local nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ residents in over a dozen Idaho cities.
The bill has passed the Idaho House.
It would bar cities from enacting protections beyond state law and could set a precedent for other states.
The measure would affect about 36% of Idaho's population.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) opposes the bill.

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Story summary

House Bill 557 would eliminate local nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ residents in over a dozen Idaho cities.
The bill has passed the Idaho House.
It would bar cities from enacting protections beyond state law and could set a precedent for other states.
The measure would affect about 36% of Idaho's population.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) opposes the bill.