permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
SB 268 clarifies that classifying individuals by biological sex (male/female) in three specific areas does not constitute unlawful discrimination under New Hampshire law. It permits such classification for restroom/locker room use, athletic competitions where physical attributes like strength or speed are relevant, and operations of correctional facilities or similar institutions. The bill does not require entities to separate people by sex, only that doing so in these defined circumstances would not violate anti-discrimination laws. This affects public and private organizations operating in these settings, explicitly limiting the scope of protections under existing statutes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Nov 19, 2025
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Total actions
15
Key actions
7
Committee
7
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 11/12/2025 (Vote 10-7; RC)
lower
Aug 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 11 P. 113
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1118s, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment # 2025-1118s, AA, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1118s, 03/27/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 14
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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