Idaho and New Hampshire pass restrictive transgender laws

In Idaho, the newly enacted House Bill 752 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly use a bathroom or locker room designated for the opposite sex, with penalties of up to one year in jail for a first offense and up to five years for a repeat within five years. In response, the nonprofit Trans Affirm launched a crowdsourced online map identifying gender‑neutral and single‑user restrooms across the state to help transgender residents find safe facilities. A federal judge later issued a preliminary order allowing trans people to use single‑user bathrooms that match their gender identity, but enforcement of the state law remains uncertain.

In New Hampshire, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed Senate Bill 430, which obliges public‑school employees to disclose “material information” about transgender students to parents or legal guardians upon written request. The law overturns a 2024 state Supreme Court ruling that had protected student privacy. Supporters argue it strengthens parental oversight, while educators and LGBTQ+ advocates warn it forces teachers to choose between legal compliance and protecting vulnerable students.

Both measures have sparked criticism from civil‑rights groups and raise concerns about the safety and privacy of transgender individuals in the United States.