New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 459: exempting classification of individuals based on biological sex from the definition of an unlawful discriminatory practice in certain limited circumstances.
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 459 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: exempting classification of individuals based on biological sex from the definition of an unlawful discriminatory practice in certain limited circumstances. Primary sponsor: Bill Gannon (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 10.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Gannon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Daryl Abbas | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| J.D. Bernardy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 36 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Melissa Litchfield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 32 |
| Tim McGough | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Keith Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Mark Pearson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 34 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Lilli Walsh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 10
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/08/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 9 P. 2
- Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1217s, RC 15Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1217s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Sen. Lang Moved Reconsideration on the Previous Vote, RC 15Y-9N, MA; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1217s, AF, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Special Order to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection, MA; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1217s, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 11
- Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 5
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