Idaho Banned Pride Flags. Boise ‘Complied.’ The Idaho Legislature passed laws prohibiting the display of Pride flags on public property and imposing fines for non-compliance, aiming to enforce unity under official flags. In response, the City of Boise adopted a creative strategy, using rainbow-colored flagpole wraps and lighting to display Pride colors, thus technically complying with the new state law while still celebrating diversity.

• Idaho Legislature enacted laws to ban Pride flags on public property and fine cities for non-compliance.
• The laws were intended to promote unity under official governmental flags.
• The City of Boise responded by adopting rainbow-colored vinyl wraps for flagpoles and lighting City Hall in Pride colors.
• Boise officials stated they are in full compliance with the law by using wraps and lighting, not flags.
• The city also passed a resolution to honor Trans Day of Visibility and displayed banners with the slogan “Creating a city for everyone.”
• Governor Brad Little also signed a bill criminalizing transgender individuals for using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
• The city’s actions have been met with approval from residents and delight from the publication’s perspective, while anticipating further legislative action from the state.