Idaho Bans Compelled Use of Pronouns in Schools, Government Entities

Gov. Brad Little signed the bill on Monday and the new law takes effect on July 1.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little speaks at the White House, on July 16, 2020. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law on Monday banning government entities and schools from compelling staff and students to use pronouns for individuals that do not correspond with their biological sex.

The measure, House Bill 538, sponsored by Rep. Ted Hill (R-Eagle), was passed by the state’s Republican-dominated Legislature last month.