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Idaho House Approves Controversial Bathroom Bill Targeting LGBTQ+ Rights

3/17/2026

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The Idaho House passed a bill to criminalize bathroom use by biological sex, with a 54-15 vote and felony penalties for repeat offenses.
Rep. Cornel Rasor, the bill's sponsor, says it would prevent discomfort and assaults.
Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union, say the measure attacks LGBTQ+ rights as the bill moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

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Story summary

The Idaho House passed a bill to criminalize bathroom use by biological sex, with a 54-15 vote and felony penalties for repeat offenses.
Rep. Cornel Rasor, the bill's sponsor, says it would prevent discomfort and assaults.
Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union, say the measure attacks LGBTQ+ rights as the bill moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.