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NH HB1217

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Katy Peternel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits public and private entities to separate individuals by biological sex in multi-user restrooms, locker rooms, and lavatory facilities without it constituting unlawful discrimination
  • Allows separation by biological sex in athletic competitions and sporting events where physical strength, speed, or endurance gives biological males a competitive advantage
  • Defines "biological sex" as male and female biological sexes under New Hampshire's Law Against Discrimination (RSA 354-A)
  • Makes biological sex classification optional rather than mandatory for public and private entities
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

Last Action

Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 6

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2026
Judiciary12/1/2025

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