BOISE, Idaho — On Monday at 12:30 p.m. MT, leaders from across Idaho met for a press conference to discuss legislation that they say targets the LGBTQ community.
Those bills include House Bill 607 (HB-607), House Bill 561 (HB-561), House Bill 557 (HB-557), and House Bill 516 (HB-516).
WATCH: Idaho leaders hold press conference regarding what they call "Anti-LGBTQ" legislation
HB-607 would mandate sex-seperated restrooms and changing facilities at government buildings as well as public businesses statewide.
HB-561 would bar cities and counties from flying official flags created after Jan. 1, 2023 — including the Progress Pride Flag displayed at Boise City Hall.
HB-557 would eliminate local anti-discrimination laws and ordinances. More than a dozen Idaho cities and counties, including Boise and Meridian, have local rules that include protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
And HB-516 would prohibit any classroom instruction that covers topics connected to sexual orientation or gender identity.
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