permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
This bill allows organizations and individuals to classify people based on biological sex in specific situations without it being considered unlawful discrimination. It explicitly permits this classification in three areas: shared restrooms and locker rooms, athletic competitions where physical strength or speed is a factor, and certain correctional or involuntary commitment facilities. By adding these exceptions to the state's Law Against Discrimination, the legislation clarifies that separating individuals by biological sex in these contexts does not violate protections against discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Jan 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Vetoed
Oct 2024
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Vetoed Oct 10, 2024
Floor votes · House Jan 4, 2024
How they voted
185–182
Passed · 18 other
Total votes 385
Jan 4, 2024
D
Democratic191
93% Nay
I
Independent2
50% Yea
R
Republican192
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Amendments
1
Oct 10, 2024
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor 101024 [&] HJ 17 P. 9
lower
Jul 26, 2024
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor Sununu 07/19/2024
lower
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/22/2024; SJ 14
upper
May 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/22/2024, Vote 3-2; SC 20
upper
Mar 26, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 8
upper
Jan 4, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (185-182-18)
house
Jan 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0441h: MA RC 192-184 01/04/2024 HJ 2 P. 23
lower
Jan 4, 2024
Introduced
Amendment # 2023-0441h (NT): AA RC 194-182 01/04/2024 HJ 2 P. 21
lower
Nov 15, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Without Recommendation 11/08/2023 (Vote 10-10; RC) HC 49 P. 41
lower
Sep 22, 2023
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 11/08/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208 HC 39
lower
Sep 12, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208 HC 37
lower
May 17, 2023
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 06/07/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
lower
Feb 15, 2023
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Judiciary HJ 3 P. 14
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Kofalt
RRepublican
Co
AL
Alicia Lekas
RRepublican
Co
Debra DeSimone
RRepublican
Co
Jeanine Notter
RRepublican
Co
Judy Aron
RRepublican
Co
Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien
RRepublican
Co
Keith Ammon
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Avard
RRepublican
Co
Mark Pearson
RRepublican
Co
Shane Sirois
RRepublican
Co
Sheila Seidel
RRepublican
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