On Friday (10 April) Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a sweeping new law requiring teachers, healthcare providers, and childcare workers to inform parents within 72 hours if a minor expresses a transgender identity — even in cases where doing so could put the young person at risk.

The “Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act,” set to take effect in July, applies not only to medical care but also to social transitions, such as requesting different pronouns, names, or access to gender-aligned spaces.

The legislation allows parents to sue individuals or institutions that fail to comply, with penalties reaching up to $100,000 per violation.

Idaho state Sen. Carl Bjerke and state Rep. Bruce Skaug said in a joint statement that the law will “reinforce the fundamental right of parents and guardians to oversee the medical and social upbringing of their children”.

Medical professionals have raised alarm about the lack of any safety exemptions, noting that forced disclosure could expose some young people to rejection, abuse, or homelessness in unsupportive households.

Speaking to the Idaho Capital Sun, Idaho physician Dr Jessica Rolynn, who provides gender-affirming care, warned: “Not every home is safe. Some youth face rejection, emotional harm, or even homeless when sensitive information is revealed without careful planning.

“This bill contains no mechanism for safety assessment and no allowance for clinical discretion.”

The measure is the latest in a series of anti-LGBTQ+ policies signed by Little, including laws restricting bathroom access and limiting Pride displays in public spaces.

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