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SB 211 · 2026 · Senate · Education Committee

Biological sex rules for school sports

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relative to biological sex in student athletics.

Requires school sports teams to be designated as male, female, or coed, prohibits biologically male students from participating on female-designated teams or entering female locker rooms, and creates a cause of action for athletes harmed by violations of these requirements.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires school sports teams to be expressly designated as male, female, or coed, prohibits biologically male students from participating in female designated sports or entering female locker rooms, and creates a cause of action for athletes harmed as a result of violations of these requirements.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Kevin AvardRPrimeDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Education Finance
  • Sen. Ruth WardRChair· Education
  • Sen. Daryl AbbasRPresident Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
  • Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Mark McConkeyRChair· Capital Budget
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Diane PauerRChair· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR, Rep. Jim KofaltR

Public testimony

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

Hearings

  • 2025-03-049:00 amSenate EducationLOB 101Public hearing
  • 2025-04-239:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-05-209:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 206-208Public hearing
  • 2025-11-052:00 pmHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 3
  2. Mar 4, 2025SenHearing: 03/04/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 11
  3. Mar 27, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/27/2025, Vote 2-1; SC 14
  4. Mar 27, 2025SenSpecial Order to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  5. Mar 27, 2025SenSen. Prentiss Floor Amendment # 2025-1373s, AF, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  6. Mar 27, 2025SenOught to Pass: RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  7. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 11 P. 112
  8. Apr 7, 2025House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 04/07/2025 01:30 pm LOB 205-207
  9. Apr 23, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/23/2025 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  10. May 20, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/20/2025 09:30 am LOB 206-208
  11. May 20, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  12. Nov 5, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 11/05/2025 02:00 pm GP 232
  13. Nov 5, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 11/05/2025 (Vote 16-2; CC) HC 51 P. 8
  14. Jan 7, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 50

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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