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HB 1299 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Sex-based facilities, with unisex option

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

As amended, this bill permits classification of individuals by biological sex in lavatory facilities, locker rooms, athletic competitions, and detention facilities without it being discrimination, and requires government facilities using sex-based lavatory rules to also provide a single-occupancy bathroom open to all.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — indefinitely postponed · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill permits the public and private classification of individuals based on biological sex in multi-user facilities, athletic and sporting competitions, and correctional and treatment facilities. The bill also establishes that these forms of separation based on biological sex do not qualify as discrimination.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jim KofaltRPrime
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
  • Rep. Sayra DeVitoRClerk· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Vanessa SheehanRVice Chair· Legislative Administration
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
  • Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader

Public testimony

678 signed in online · 127 wrote testimony

4% support96% oppose0% neutral

ForProtects privacy and safety in bathrooms and locker rooms

AgainstBill enacts discrimination despite its disclaimer

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“We need to protect our children and girls in particular from allowing males to participate on female support teams. We also need to protect female bathrooms from potential predators and from those who hyper-emphasize their sexual nature by participating in transgender ideology.”
— Heidi Ballentine, FRANCONIAsupports
“Let’s protect the children and women of our beloved New Hampshire and end the usage of multi-use lavatories by the opposite sex.”
— Alison Dear, Lymansupports
“Toilet activity is something nature compels us; it is not voluntary. Being forced by law at time of necessity to be in proximity of those we reject is coercion by The State. The problem to be solved is The Strong abusing The Weak.…”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuasupports
“NHSBA is opposed to this bill. Given the number of hearings and executive sessions scheduled at this time, we will be submitting further testimony after the hearing, as appropriate. Thank you.”
— Rebecca Wilson, Concord · New Hampshire School Boards Associationopposes
“Two Governors have vetoed similar bills three times now. Stop wasting the legislature's time on unnecessary and discriminatory culture war issues and move onto legislation that benefits all Granite Staters.”
— Dan Watkins, Derryopposes
“Enough with the discrimination already. Get over it NH republicans - the state is growing beyond you.”
— Kathleen Mazziott, Alsteadopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-2010:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 231Public hearing
  • 2026-04-211:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 14
  2. Feb 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/20/2026 10:30 am GP 231
  3. Feb 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/20/2026 10:30 am GP 231
  4. Feb 20, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0854h 02/20/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 10 P. 56
  5. Feb 25, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseIndefinitely Postpone (Rep. Foss): MF RC 156-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 230
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0854h: AA RC 176-156 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 232
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0854h: MA RC 176-155 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 234
  9. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
  10. Apr 21, 2026SenHearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 15
  11. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17
  12. May 7, 2026SenSen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  13. May 7, 2026SenPending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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