Transgender athletes banned from girls' and women's school sports, first law in the nation
Enacted5/10
⚖ Upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox (decided June 30, 2026); the law had been blocked by a preliminary injunction since Aug 2020 but is now enforceable.
Idaho · Idaho HB 500 "Fairness in Women's Sports Act" · Signed Mar 30, 2020
Impact 5/10
First state law in the nation to bar transgender female athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams in public schools and colleges. Immediately challenged in court.
LGBTQ+EducationChildrenYoung adults (18-30)WomenTransgender / nonbinaryStudents
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✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-16