HB1217 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

What is the status of HB1217?

Passed one chamber as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1217?

Katy Peternel (R, 6), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1217?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2710&sy=2026

New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire HB1217: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

Q: What does HB1217 do?

In its own words: An act permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. Rep. Reinfurt, Hills. 29; Rep. Notter, Hills. 12; Rep. Prudhomme-O'Brien, Rock. 13; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Thibault, Merr. 25; Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. D. Kelley, Hills. 32; Rep. Moffett, Merr. 4; Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill permits the public and private classification of individuals based on biological sex in multi-user lavatory facilities and in athletic competitions where biol.

Status: Passed one chamber, May 7, 2026

What the bill says

An act permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. Rep. Reinfurt, Hills. 29; Rep. Notter, Hills. 12; Rep. Prudhomme-O'Brien, Rock. 13; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Thibault, Merr. 25; Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. D. Kelley, Hills. 32; Rep. Moffett, Merr. 4; Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill permits the public and private classification of individuals based on biological sex in multi-user lavatory facilities and in athletic competitions where biol.

From the introduced text, January 7, 2026:

AN ACT permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. Rep. Reinfurt, Hills. 29; Rep. Notter, Hills. 12; Rep. Prudhomme-O'Brien, Rock. 13; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Thibault, Merr. 25; Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. D. Kelley, Hills. 32; Rep. Moffett, Merr. 4; Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill permits the public and private classification of individuals based on biological sex in multi-user lavatory facilities and in athletic competitions where biological males have a competitive advantage. The bill also establishes that these forms of separation based on biological sex do not qualify as discrimination. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type. 26-2710 12/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In …

Read the full official text

New Hampshire HB1217: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

What the bill says

Sponsors

Latest actions

Votes

Common questions