Idaho House passes bill to nullify local LGBTQ+ protections

Idaho House passes bill to nullify local LGBTQ+ protections

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday that would strip 13 cities of their ability to enforce local anti-discrimination ordinances protecting LGBTQ+ residents. House Bill 557, titled the "Uniformity in Local Antidiscrimination Ordinances Act," passed in a 53-16 vote and now heads to the State Senate for consideration. If passed, the bill would prohibit cities and counties from enforcing civil right…

Idaho House passes bill to repeal anti-discrimination laws across the state

State lawmakers conduct legislative business from the Idaho House of Representatives floor on Jan. 14, 2026, at the State Capitol Building in Boise. (Photo by Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun)This story was first published by Boise State Public Radio on Feb. 5, 2026. Idaho is one step closer to becoming at least the third state to prohibit its cities and counties from passing anti-discrimination ordinances. House Republicans quickly signed …

House passes bill banning cities from enacting protections for sexuality, gender identity

House Bill 557 preempts local governments from enacting anti-discrimination policies that provide protections beyond those in place at the state level.

Idaho House passes bill to repeal anti-discrimination laws

Idaho is one step closer to becoming at least the third state to prohibit its cities and counties from passing anti-discrimination ordinances.