Idaho 67th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2024) Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 1237 — CIVIL RIGHTS – Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.

Last action — Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 67th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2024). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing Idaho law to explicitly include freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as civil rights.

  • Section 67-5901

    or disability → or disability

    This change clarifies the categories of protected rights without removing disability.

  • Section 67-5901

    sex, → sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

    This change explicitly adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected characteristics against discrimination.

  • Section 67-5902

    67-5902. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: ... (18) "Gender identity" means a person's actual or perceived gender identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other characteristics, with or without regard to the person's sex at birth. (19) "Sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived orientation as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or asexual.

    This addition creates definitions for 'sexual orientation' and 'gender identity' within the civil rights context.

  • Section 67-5909

    sex, → sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

    This change explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in various sectors.

Action History

  1. Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

  2. Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 1237?
S 1237 is sponsored by Melissa Wintrow (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1237?
This bill died with 67th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2024). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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