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An Idaho House Republican, Representative Heather Scott, proposed a draft memorial urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, in a bid to "restore federalism," according to House minutes on Tuesday. Newsweek has reached out to Scott for comment via email on Thursday. Federalism refers to the division of powers between federal and state governments. The Supreme Court decision ensures marriage equality is a federal constitutional right, therefore requiring states to recognize same-sex marriages.

With the holiday break over, a number of state legislatures are reconvening starting this week to hold their 2025 sessions, and LGBTQ-related bills and policies are already on the docket in many states. Massachusetts, Montana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia are all states where legislators have already started meeting again to consider legislation for the new year.