Idaho bill that allows fines for flying Pride flags passes Senate

Idaho bill that allows fines for flying Pride flags passes Senate

On Tuesday (24 March), the Idaho Senate passed House Bill 561, a piece of legislation which would allow the state to fine Idaho cities thousands of dollars for flying disallowed banners and flags – including the Pride flag. The bill is now headed back to the House, where it was previously passed on 5 March, before going to Republican Gov. Brad Little’s desk. Based on a 2025 law that restricted which flags were allowed and not allowed to be displ…

ACLU Takes Issue with Idaho Pride Flag Bill, Urges Governor to Veto

BOISE, ID – The ACLU of Idaho is raising concerns over a bill passed by the Idaho Senate that would fine government entities for flying flags not approved by the Legislature. House Bill 561 would impose a $2,000 daily fine per flag for violations and authorize enforcement by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador. The legislation is widely seen as targeting the display of LGBTQ+ pride flags on government property. In a statement, the ACLU of Idaho…