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NH HB1447

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Mazur

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "sex" in New Hampshire statutory law as either male or female based on biological and chromosomal characteristics, with "female" defined as lacking a functional Y chromosome and "male" including anyone who does not meet the definition of female

  • Requires all state and local government entities to adopt policies classifying restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, and sleeping quarters by biological sex as determined by birth certificate issued at or near time of birth

  • Authorizes private businesses, organizations, and private schools to voluntarily adopt the same sex-based classification policies for their facilities

  • Establishes that sex-based facility policies adopted under this law do not constitute discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation under state law

  • Provides exceptions allowing entry into opposite-sex facilities for custodial/maintenance purposes, emergency medical assistance, addressing ongoing emergencies, or parents accompanying minor children for safety reasons

Legislative Description

Restricting the use of certain public and private facilities on the basis of sex and establishing that such restriction does not qualify as discrimination.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 184-154 03/12/2026 House Journal 8

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/4/2025

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