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NH SB268 (2026)

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

Anti-LGBTQ+

Jurisdiction
New Hampshire
Session
2026 Regular Session
Stage reported
Vetoed
First recorded action
Latest action
: Vetoed by Governor 02/06/2026
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Recorded actions

NH SB268: recorded actions
DateChamberAction
SenateIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 3
SenateHearing: 02/13/2025, Room 100, State House, 02:30 pm; Senate Calendar 9A
SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1118s, 03/27/2025, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 14
SenateSpecial Order to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection; 03/27/2025; Senate Journal 9
SenateCommittee Amendment # 2025-1118s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/27/2025; Senate Journal 9
SenateOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1118s, Regular Calendar 16Y-8N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; Senate Journal 9
SenateWithout Objection, Sen. Birdsell Moved the Question; 03/27/2025; Senate Journal 9
HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 11 P. 113
HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2025 10:30 am Legislative Office Building 206-208
HouseExecutive Session: 04/23/2025 10:00 am Legislative Office Building 206-208
HouseRetained in Committee
HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
HouseExecutive Session: 11/12/2025 10:00 am GP 230
HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 11/12/2025 (Vote 10-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 40
HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
HouseOught to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 185-159 01/08/2026 House Journal 2 P. 49
SenateEnrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 01/07/2026); Senate Journal 2
HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 01/08/2026 House Journal 3
SenateVetoed by Governor 02/06/2026

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