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House passes bill making knowing entry into opposite-sex public restrooms a crime after hours of debate
Summary
The Idaho House passed House Bill 7-52, which creates penalties for knowingly and willfully entering opposite-sex government or public restrooms and changing rooms, after floor debate on constitutionality, enforcement, and impacts for transgender people.
The Idaho House on March 16 passed House Bill 7-52, which prohibits knowingly and willfully entering an opposite-sex designated government or public restroom or changing room and establishes graduated penalties and exceptions for maintenance, medical aid and law enforcement.
The bill’s sponsor described the measure as a protection for “the privacy, safety, and dignity, especially for women and girls,” and said it narrowly tailors exceptions for maintenance and emergency situations. The sponsor told colleagues the measure aligned with prior state policy and had been reviewed with a prosecuting attorney to ensure enforceability.
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