Idaho lawmakers are considering legislation that would criminalize transgender people using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, extending restrictions to include privately owned businesses.

The proposed bill would expand existing bathroom restrictions beyond public facilities to cover private establishments. Currently, at least 19 states including Idaho have laws prohibiting transgender individuals from using bathrooms and changing rooms that correspond to their gender identity in schools and some public venues.

According to advocacy organization Movement Advancement Project, which tracks such legislation, only three other states—Florida, Kansas, and Utah—have made violations of bathroom laws a criminal offense under certain circumstances. The Idaho proposal would join this smaller group of states with criminal penalties.

The legislation represents the latest in a series of state-level bills targeting transgender individuals' access to facilities. These measures have drawn significant attention from both supporters who cite safety and privacy concerns, and opponents who argue they discriminate against transgender people.

The bill's consideration comes as transgender rights issues continue to generate legislative activity across multiple states, with varying approaches to regulations affecting bathroom access, sports participation, and other areas of public accommodation.