What is the status of HB1299?

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

Who sponsored HB1299?

Jim Kofalt (R, 32), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1299?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2833&sy=2026

New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire HB1299: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination.

Q: What is HB1299?

HB1299 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination.

Q: What does HB1299 do?

In its own words: An act permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination. Rep. Alexander Jr., Hills. 29; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Noble, Hills. 2; Rep. Notter, Hills. 12; Rep. Sheehan, Hills. 43; Rep. Sirois, Hills. 32; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18; Sen. Ward, Dist 8 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Permits classification of individuals based on biol.

Status: Failed, March 11, 2026

What the bill says

An act permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination. Rep. Alexander Jr., Hills. 29; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Noble, Hills. 2; Rep. Notter, Hills. 12; Rep. Sheehan, Hills. 43; Rep. Sirois, Hills. 32; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18; Sen. Ward, Dist 8 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Permits classification of individuals based on biol.

From the amended text, March 11, 2026:

AN ACT permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination. Rep. Alexander Jr., Hills. 29; Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Noble, Hills. 2; Rep. Notter, Hills. 12; Rep. Sheehan, Hills. 43; Rep. Sirois, Hills. 32; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18; Sen. Ward, Dist 8 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Permits classification of individuals based on biological sex in lavatory facilities and locker rooms, sporting competitions, and detention facilities. II. Establishes that such forms of separation based on biological sex do not qualify as discrimination. III. Requires instrumentalities of state or local government that classify lavatory facilities based on biological sex also provide a single occupancy bathroom which may be used by all regardless of biological sex or gender identity. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - …

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New Hampshire HB1299: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination.

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