Idaho lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would prohibit the use of public funds for gender-affirming care, encompassing state employees utilizing work health insurance and adults covered by Medicaid. The bill, having already passed the House, now awaits approval from the majority Republican Senate before potentially being signed into law by Governor Brad Little, who has expressed opposition to the use of public funds for such care.
If enacted, Idaho would join at least nine other states in banning Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for individuals of all ages, as reported by the Movement Advancement Project. This legislation is part of a broader national debate concerning the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
