The ACLU of Idaho works with members of the state legislature, state agencies and commissions, and the Governor’s office and executive branch to advocate for legislation that will protect and strengthen our civil liberties. We lobby policymakers, analyze proposed bills, draft and present testimony, collaboratively strategize with coalition partners, and work to build grassroots community power for legislative reform.
Among many other civil liberty issues, our legislative work includes criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, LGBTQ equality, immigrant rights, disability rights, privacy, religious freedom, and free speech.
Our 2023 bill tracker enables supporters of the ACLU of Idaho to follow along with the legislative process in real-time and in some cases sign up for action alerts to contact lawmakers in advocating for civil liberties across Idaho. The tracker will be updated to include new legislation through the filing deadline.
HB 124 (formerly HB 54) is an attempt to completely remove the ability to use a student ID as a form of identification at the polls. The legislation was presented on the myths and false information that...
H.B 137 would strike the provision in Idaho code to remove voter affidavit in lieu of personal identification.
Currently in Idaho, if a voter that lacks or may have simply forgotten their...
Senate Bill 1081 would allow all Idaho residents who have passed a written and driving test, paid the fees, and provided proof of identity and residence, to receive a driver's authorization license--...
House Bill 98 is an attempt to further criminalize individuals seeking legal healthcare such as an abortion, outside of the state. The intention is to amend the human trafficking statutes for any individual...
Once again, the Idaho legislature has reintroduced legislation that would criminalize gender affirming care for youth under the age 18. ...