Idaho Bill Would Require Schools, Doctors to Out Transgender Minors to Parents

House Bill 822 would mandate reporting of any requests by minors to socially transition at school or with healthcare providers.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A new bill in the Idaho legislature would require schools, healthcare providers, and childcare facilities to notify parents within 3 days if a minor student requests to socially transition, including using a different name, pronouns, or accessing facilities or sports teams that don't align with their sex assigned at birth. The bill would allow parents to sue these entities for violations and could result in civil penalties of up to $100,000.

Why it matters

The bill is part of a broader effort in Idaho to restrict access to gender-affirming care and limit transgender rights. Critics argue it would put vulnerable youth at risk of rejection, harm, or homelessness if their gender identity is revealed to unsupportive parents before they are ready.

The details

House Bill 822 would mandate that schools, healthcare providers, and childcare facilities report to parents any request by a minor student to socially transition, including using a different name, pronouns, accessing facilities, or playing on sports teams that don't align with their sex assigned at birth. Entities that violate the bill could face lawsuits from parents and civil penalties of up to $100,000.

  • The Idaho House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee approved the bill on March 10, 2026.
  • The bill could be up for a vote in the full Idaho House in the coming days.

The players

Rep. Bruce Skaug

A Nampa Republican lawmaker who sponsored the bill and previously led efforts to criminalize gender-affirming care for minors in Idaho.

Melissa Webb

A nurse from Boise who testified against the bill, arguing it would harm vulnerable children.

Dr. Jessica Rolynn

A doctor who practices gender-affirming care in eastern Idaho and planned to testify virtually against the bill, arguing it would remove professional discretion to keep children safe.

ACLU of Idaho

The organization's spokesperson called the bill an example of "unconstitutional, big government overreach" that would violate students' privacy and free speech rights.

Idaho Family Policy Center

The organization's policy analyst, Edward Clark, told lawmakers that "parents have a natural right to direct the upbringing and education of their children."

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What they’re saying

“They learned much later that their child was actually being socially transitioned … That's wrong to keep things from parents. That's what this bill is about. Parents have to know if this type of thing is going on.”

— Rep. Bruce Skaug (idahocapitalsun.com)

“Families who already communicate well will not benefit from this bill, but several groups of children will be harmed. This bill harms children who need time … those who may face volatile reactions at home, and even kids who are simply experimenting with normal adolescent identity.”

— Melissa Webb, Nurse (idahocapitalsun.com)

“Not every home is safe. Some youth face rejection, emotional harm, or even homelessness when sensitive information is revealed without careful planning. This bill contains no mechanism for safety assessment and no allowance for clinical discretion.”

— Dr. Jessica Rolynn, Doctor (idahocapitalsun.com)

“Forcing school employees and medical professionals, including counselors, to monitor and 'out' students who have questions about their gender identity is dangerous for transgender students and a serious violation of privacy for all students. Moreover, HB 822 threatens to undermine bedrock free speech protections for students, teachers and health care professionals and is clearly unconstitutional.”

— Rebecca De León, ACLU of Idaho Spokesperson (idahocapitalsun.com)

“Parents have a natural right to direct the upbringing and education of their children.”

— Edward Clark, Idaho Family Policy Center Policy Analyst (idahocapitalsun.com)

What’s next

The bill must still pass the full Idaho House and Senate, and avoid a potential veto from the governor, before becoming law.

The takeaway

This bill is the latest in a series of efforts in Idaho to restrict transgender rights, particularly access to gender-affirming care and the ability of minors to socially transition at school or with healthcare providers. Critics argue it would put vulnerable youth at serious risk, while supporters say it's about parental rights.