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NH SB459 (2026)
Exempting classification of individuals based on biological sex from the definition of an unlawful discriminatory practice in certain limited circumstances.
Anti-LGBTQ+
Summary
Relative to biological sex in student athletics and prisons.
- Jurisdiction
- New Hampshire
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
- Stage reported
- Passed one chamber Session adjourned
- First recorded action
- Latest action
- : Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11
- Record retrieved
Bill types
As labelled in the project's tracker.
End Legal RecognitionTrans Bathroom Ban: K12Trans Bathroom Ban: CollegesSports Ban: K12Sports Ban: CollegesPrison Placement Ban
Links
- LegiScan record(opens another site)
- Official legislature page(opens another site)
- Introduced text(opens another site)
- Amended text (Mar 26, 2026)(opens another site)
- Bill page on this site
Recorded actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 1 | |
| Senate | Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 103, State House, 01:20 pm; Senate Calendar 5 | |
| Senate | Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1217s, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-1; Senate Calendar 11 | |
| Senate | Special Order to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7 | |
| Senate | Committee Amendment # 2026-1217s, Amendment Failed, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7 | |
| Senate | Sen. Lang Moved Reconsideration on the Previous Vote, Regular Calendar 15Y-9N, Motion Adopted; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7 | |
| Senate | Committee Amendment # 2026-1217s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7 | |
| Senate | Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1217s, Regular Calendar 15Y-9N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7 | |
| House | Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 9 | |
| House | Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 230 | |
| House | Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:30 am GP 230 | |
| House | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/08/2026 (Vote 18-0; Consent Calendar) | |
| House | Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 |
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