New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1299: 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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Plain-language summary
HB 1299 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination. Primary sponsor: Jim Kofalt (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; SJ 11.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kofalt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 32 |
| Joe Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Sayra DeVito | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 8 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kristin Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
| Jeanine Notter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 12 |
| Vanessa Sheehan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 43 |
| Shane Sirois | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 32 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Ruth Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17
- Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 15
- Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0854h: MA RC 176-155 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 234
- Amendment # 2026-0854h: AA RC 176-156 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 232
- Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Foss): MF RC 156-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 230
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0854h 02/20/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 10 P. 56
- Executive Session: 02/20/2026 10:30 am GP 231
- Public Hearing: 02/20/2026 10:30 am GP 231
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