HB1442 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (New Title) permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

What is the status of HB1442?

Vetoed as of August 19, 2026. Latest action: Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: RC 165-149 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 36 (August 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1442?

Erica Layon (R, 13), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1442?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2729&sy=2026

New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire HB1442: (New Title) permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

Q: What does HB1442 do?

In its own words: An act permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. Reinfurt, Hills. 29; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Popovici-Muller, Rock. 17; Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere, Rock. 30; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Love, Rock. 13; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill provides a definition for "biological sex" and provides that certain design.

Status: Vetoed, August 19, 2026

What the bill says

An act permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. Reinfurt, Hills. 29; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Popovici-Muller, Rock. 17; Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere, Rock. 30; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Love, Rock. 13; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill provides a definition for "biological sex" and provides that certain design.

From the enrolled text, June 4, 2026:

AN ACT permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35; Rep. Reinfurt, Hills. 29; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Popovici-Muller, Rock. 17; Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere, Rock. 30; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Love, Rock. 13; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill provides a definition for "biological sex" and provides that certain designations by biological sex do not constitute unlawful 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. 5Mar2026... 1054h 04/16/2026 1384s 26-2729 12/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six …

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New Hampshire HB1442: (New Title) permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

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