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The Opposite Restroom Bill
Idaho bill bans opposite‑sex restroom use, adds penalties
Adds to existing law to prohibit a person from entering a restroom or changing room of the opposite sex, to provide a penalty, and to provide exceptions.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would make it illegal for a person to enter a restroom or changing room that matches a different gender, and could fine or jail them.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
People could be punished for using the bathroom that fits their gender identity. Trans residents might face fines or jail. Supporters claim it protects privacy, but it strips away a basic right for many.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill H0606 was introduced in Idaho on Feb. 9, 2026.
- It adds a criminal penalty for entering a restroom or changing room of the opposite sex.
- The bill includes some exceptions, though they are not detailed in the summary.
- It is currently only at the introductory stage and has not been passed.
- The bill is part of Idaho's indecency and obscenity statutes.
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