State definition of biological sex

Analysis

This bill provides a definition for "biological sex" and provides that certain designations by biological sex do not constitute unlawful discrimination.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
• Sen. Daryl AbbasR▸Vice Chair· Judiciary
• Sen. Bill GannonR▸Chair· Judiciary
• Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
• Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
• Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
• Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
• Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration
• Rep. Diane PauerRChair· Municipal and County Government

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR, Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Glenn CordelliR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

• 2025-02-132:15 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 8, 2025SenIntroduced 01/08/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 2
2. Feb 13, 2025SenHearing: 02/13/2025, Room 100, SH, 02:45 pm; SC 9A
3. Mar 27, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/27/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 14
4. Mar 27, 2025SenSpecial Order to to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
5. Mar 27, 2025SenSen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
6. Mar 27, 2025SenPending Motion Ought to Pass; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
7. Oct 31, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• Senate Hearing Report · 2025-02-27report
• Senate Committee Report · 2025-03-18report

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.