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Idaho Seeks Forced DNA Tests to Enforce Trans Bathroom Ban

6/14/2026

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Idaho officials proposed forced DNA testing to enforce House Bill 752, the trans-bathroom ban effective July 1.
The state told U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford it could use DNA testing, though Lambda Legal’s Kell Olson said testing normally requires a warrant and affect activities.
ACLU of Idaho’s Emily Croston called the sex-determination plan “ridiculous,” while the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association and Idaho Fraternal Order of Police deemed it impractical and unworkable.

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Idaho officials proposed forced DNA testing to enforce House Bill 752, the trans-bathroom ban effective July 1.
The state told U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford it could use DNA testing, though Lambda Legal’s Kell Olson said testing normally requires a warrant and affect activities.
ACLU of Idaho’s Emily Croston called the sex-determination plan “ridiculous,” while the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association and Idaho Fraternal Order of Police deemed it impractical and unworkable.