Idaho’s New Bathroom Bill: What Employers Need to Know Before July 2026

A new Idaho law is creating big questions for employers ahead of its July 2026 effective date. In this episode of Ground Rules, attorneys Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Idaho legislator Megan Egbert break down Idaho’s new “Bathroom Bill” (HB 752) and discuss what businesses should be thinking about now.The conversation covers: What the law actually says  Which employers and businesses may be considered “places of public accommodation”  Single-stall vs. multi-stall restroom considerations  Potential policy, signage, and workplace protocol updates  Questions surrounding enforcement and law enforcement involvement  How this law may intersect with Title VII and employment discrimination concerns  Practical scenarios employers should start thinking through before July Whether you operate a public-facing business, manage employees, or oversee HR and compliance, this episode explores some of the real-world workplace questions employers may soon face under one of the strictest bathroom laws in the country.Want to continue the conversation? Join Idaho Employment Lawyers for a live Bathroom Bill Panel on June 2, where we’ll dive deeper into employer considerations, answer audience questions, and discuss practical ways businesses can prepare before the law takes effect. Register here: https://updates.idemploymentlawyers.com/bathroombillpanel-751705