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Idaho House Passes Bill Criminalizing Transgender Restroom Use

3/24/2026

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The Idaho House passed House Bill 752 with a 54–15 vote to criminalize restroom use for transgender people based on birth sex, as it moves to the Senate.
If enacted, first-time offenders could face up to a year in jail, with repeats leading to felonies.
Supporters say the bill protects privacy and safety, while opponents warn of confrontations.
Transgender individuals, including Nikson Matthews, fear violence or arrest in public restrooms.

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Story summary

The Idaho House passed House Bill 752 with a 54–15 vote to criminalize restroom use for transgender people based on birth sex, as it moves to the Senate.
If enacted, first-time offenders could face up to a year in jail, with repeats leading to felonies.
Supporters say the bill protects privacy and safety, while opponents warn of confrontations.
Transgender individuals, including Nikson Matthews, fear violence or arrest in public restrooms.