New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1442: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
HB 1442 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. Primary sponsor: Erica Layon (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2026): Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: RC 165-149 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 36.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Layon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 13 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Liz Barbour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 35 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Matt Sabourin dit Choinière | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 30 |
| Sayra DeVito | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 8 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| David Love | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 13 |
| Lisa Mazur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 44 |
| Linda McGrath | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 40 |
| Katy Peternel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Carroll 6 |
| Daniel Popovici-Muller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
| Sherri Reinfurt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: RC 165-149 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 36
- Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1384s (Rep. Lynn): MA RC 184-155 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 18
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1384s, RC 15Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1384s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1384s, 04/16/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 14
- Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 12
- Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1054h: MA RC 181-164 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 102
- FLAM # 2026-1054h (Rep. Layon): AA RC 183-162 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 99
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