"It's happened across the country. We see those in the headlines. We've heard stories: the bakers, the photographers, the wedding venues being forced to participate in ceremonies, which they hold a close religious belief that they cannot do that,"
"What we are talking about is people having the right to have a home, to have a home for themselves and for their families,"
"We are talking about the right for people to have a job in order to make a living for themselves and their families."
H.B. 557 would ban local governments from having or enforcing anti-discrimination measures that exceed state law, removing local LGBTQ+ protections where state law does not include sexual orientation or gender identity. The Idaho House Local Government Committee advanced the bill with 13 of 14 Republicans voting to advance and both Democrats opposing. About a dozen cities and counties currently ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, covering roughly 34% of the state's population. Supporters frame the bill as protecting religious rights of businesses such as bakers and photographers. Opponents warn the bill would jeopardize housing, employment, and family stability for LGBTQ+ people.
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