Rating: +1

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Bill Summary:

House Bill 270 updates Idaho’s indecent exposure statute by expanding the definition of prohibited conduct in public spaces. Under the revised language, it is now a misdemeanor offense to willfully and lewdly expose not only one’s genitals or developed female breasts, but also adult male breasts that have been surgically or hormonally altered to resemble female breasts, artificial breasts intended to mimic nudity, or sex-related products designed to resemble male or female genitals. It also criminalizes assisting, encouraging, or facilitating such exposure.

Additionally, the bill increases the penalty for repeat offenses. A person who commits a third indecent exposure offense within a five-year period may now be charged with a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison. Crucially, the bill includes a clear exemption for breastfeeding or the expression of breast milk for infant feeding purposes.

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Reason for Rating:

This bill aligns closely with the Idaho Republican Party Platform’s commitment to public decency, protection of children, and the reinforcement of traditional family and community values. By closing loopholes around the public display of artificial or altered sexualized features, H0270 ensures that sexually explicit behavior is appropriately restricted in shared spaces.

It strengthens Idaho’s ability to deter repeat offenders while clearly preserving protections for mothers engaged in natural and lawful breastfeeding. This balance between moral clarity and practical enforcement reflects platform principles favoring the preservation of public morality without overregulating private life. Accordingly, H0270 is rated at +1.