HB 1447 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee
Restricting facilities by biological sex
AI-generatedrestricting the use of certain public and private facilities on the basis of sex and establishing that such restriction does not qualify as discrimination.
Defines "sex" in state law, requires state and local government to adopt policies classifying restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, and sleeping quarters by sex, allows private entities to do the same, and states such policies are not discrimination.AI-generated
Status
Died on the table in the Senate · May 7, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✕Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill: I. Defines the term "sex" within statutory construction. II. Requires the state of New Hampshire and all political subdivisions of the state to adopt policies that classify the use of restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, and sleeping quarters by sex. III. Authorizes private entities to adopt the same policies relative to biological sex, and establishes that all public or private policies adopted pursuant to the section shall not constitute discrimination.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Sayra DeVitoRClerk· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Rep. Juliet Harvey-BoliaRDeputy Majority Floor Leader
- Rep. Sherri ReinfurtRClerk· Housing
- Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
Also: Rep. Diane KelleyR, Rep. Lori KorzenR, Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR, Rep. Linda McGrathR, Rep. Mary MurphyR, Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'BrienR
Public testimony
679 signed in online · 123 wrote testimony
3% support97% oppose0% neutral
ForProtects safety, privacy, and fairness for women and girls
AgainstBill is discriminatory and denies equal dignity
AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.
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“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.…”
“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.”
“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.”
“Let's not back track on progress. Trans and nonbinary people in our community deserve respect. Trans and nonbinary people have existed throughout human history. The hatred and exclusion of them is purely a political scape goat. Focus on protecting people from real dangers.…”
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
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 20
- Feb 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/20/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- Feb 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/20/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- Feb 20, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 02/20/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 10 P. 58
- Feb 25, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
- Mar 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 184-154 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 10
- Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
- Apr 21, 2026SenHearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 15
- May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17
- May 7, 2026SenSen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- 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.