Idaho Governor Signs Bill Restricting Gender Transition Support for Minors

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Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed HB-822 into law, prohibiting healthcare providers, educators, and childcare providers from assisting a minor's gender transition without explicit permission from their parents or guardians. The law also requires these entities to report a minor to their parents within 72 hours if the child requests to use different pronouns or a different name.

Why it matters

This law is seen as strengthening parental rights over their child's medical and social care decisions. However, opponents argue it puts an already vulnerable demographic, transgender youth, at even greater risk, as studies show they have over 3 times higher rates of suicidal ideation compared to cisgender peers.

The details

The new law, known as the "Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act," was signed by Governor Brad Little on April 10, 2026. It bans "covered entities," including healthcare providers, educators, and childcare providers, from aiding in a minor's gender transition without explicit parental or guardian consent. The law also mandates that these entities report a minor to their parents within 72 hours if the child requests to use different pronouns or a different name.

• Governor Brad Little signed HB-822 into law on April 10, 2026.
• The legislature previously banned pediatric sex changes in 2023.

What’s next

The law is expected to face legal challenges from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups who argue it violates the rights of transgender minors.