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HB 822: PEDIATRIC SECRETIVE TRANSITIONS PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT – Adds to existing law to establish the Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act.
The Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act requires schools, healthcare providers, and childcare providers (covered entities) to notify parents within 72 hours if a minor requests social transition steps such as different pronouns, names, facilities, or activities. These entities cannot facilitate medical or social gender transitions without informed parental consent. Parents can file civil suits for damages and attorney fees. The Attorney General may investigate, impose fines up to $100,000, seek court orders, and refer violations for professional discipline. The law took effect July 1, 2026, after passage by both chambers and gubernatorial approval.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 4, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Engrossing
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- April 1, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 10:38 a.m. on April 2, 2026
- April 10, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026
- April 10, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 340
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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