Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 264: PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF WOMEN – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding safety and privacy in certain covered entities and to provide for remedies.
Requires state correctional facilities, domestic violence shelters, juvenile centers, and educational institutions to designate multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters for exclusive use by biological females or males. Provides private right of action against covered entities that violate privacy protections.
Status
Signed by Governor (April 2, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 18, 2025
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Engrossing
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 28, 2025 — House: Read second time as amended in Senate; Filed for Third Reading (amended)
- March 28, 2025 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2, read in full as required – PASSED - 59-9-2AYES – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cheatum, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), (passed)
- March 31, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 31, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 31, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 1, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 1, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:09 a.m. on April 1, 2025
- April 2, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 1, 2025 Session Law Chapter 251 Effective: 07/01/2025
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