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NH SB268

Bill

Status

Vetoed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Avard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends New Hampshire's Law Against Discrimination (RSA 354-A) to permit classification of individuals by biological sex in specific circumstances without constituting unlawful discrimination

  • Allows sex-based separation in multi-person lavatory facilities and locker rooms, even those with individual stalls or urinals

  • Permits biological sex classification in athletic competitions and sporting events where physical strength, speed, or endurance provides an advantage to biological males

  • Authorizes sex-based classification in involuntary commitment facilities including prisons, juvenile detention centers, houses of correction, and mental health treatment facilities

  • Defines "biological sex" as male and female biological sexes, while clarifying the law does not require any public or private entity to separate persons by biological sex

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor 02/06/2026

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/28/2025
Judiciary1/23/2025

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