Idaho’s Bathroom Law Under Fire | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Idaho’s new transgender bathroom law, which criminalizes using restrooms not matching one’s sex assigned at birth, has sparked fierce backlash from law enforcement who say it’s unenforceable and contradicts existing anti-harassment laws. Police chiefs warn on-the-spot gender determinations are impossible and question the law’s practicality, especially since it could penalize people up to five years in prison for repeat offenses. Despite these warnings, lawmakers pushed the bill to take effect July 1 — but a judge blocked full enforcement just before the deadline, allowing transgender…