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SB 1004: CIVIL RIGHTS – Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.
Adds protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to Idaho's Human Rights Act, amending sections 67-5901 (purpose), 67-5902 (definitions), and 67-5909 (prohibited acts) to extend civil rights protections in employment, public accommodations, education, and real estate transactions.
Status
Reported Printed (January 17, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced January 16, 2025
Sponsors
- LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
- Sixty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2025
- Legislative Co-sponsors
- RS31891
- Senator Rabe Representative Achilles
- Senator Semmelroth Representative Church
- Senator Ward-Engelking Representative Galaviz
Committees
- JR for Printing
Bill history
- January 16, 2025 — Senate: Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- January 17, 2025 — Senate: Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
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