2025 Legislative Session: LGBTQ+ Rights and Trans Justice

Lawmakers introduced at least 19 bills targeting transgender people in 2025.

Most Concerning 2025 Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws

Anti-trans Restroom law: HB 264 Fact Sheet

Expanding Indecent Exposure: HB 270 Fact Sheet

Flag Censorship in Schools: HB 41 Fact Sheet

DEI Ban in Higher Education: SB 1198 Fact Sheet

Idaho’s lawmakers have targeted the rights of the LGBTQ+ community — particularly transgender people — for many years, and this year was no different. This year alone, lawmakers introduced at least 19 bills targeting trans people, seeking to control everything from their bodily autonomy to where they can use the bathroom.

This surge of anti-trans legislation reflects a broader, concerning increase in censorship laws. When lawmakers are allowed to censor specific groups of people, it sets a dangerous precedent that threatens the fundamental rights of all.

Much of this is done under the guise of moral and religious superiority, with legislators often citing Bible verses instead of legal arguments. When policy decisions are made through such a narrow theological lens, it reflects a staggering drift away from democracy and towards authoritarianism.

LGBTQ+ Rights Scorecard

Lawmaker Scorecards

See how lawmakers voted on key LGBTQ+ legislation.

The Legislative Scorecard is a crucial accountability tool. We encourage you to use this scorecard to give your elected officials feedback on their votes during the 2025 Legislative Session. Direct communication with your elected officials is a valuable way to encourage them to protect our constitutional rights around the issues that are most important to you. These scorecards can also provide valuable information on legislators for when you head to the polls.

View Our LGBTQ+ Scorecard
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