HB1564: Removing all references of gender identity in New Hampshire statutes.
Introduced
House
Keyword matches: ["lgbtq_primary"]
Summary
This bill aimed to remove all references to "gender identity" from New Hampshire statutes, which would have stripped legal recognition and protections for transgender individuals across state laws. While the bill was defeated, its introduction signaled an intent to undermine transgender rights and recognition within the state.
Sponsors
Seth King
R - HD-04-COO
Primary
Arnold Davis
R - HD-02-COO
Co-sponsor
Michael Granger
R - HD-02-STR
Co-sponsor
Kelley Potenza
R - HD-19-STR
Co-sponsor
Leonard Turcotte
R - HD-04-STR
Co-sponsor
Shane Sirois
R - HD-32-HIL
Co-sponsor
Jose Cambrils
R - HD-04-MER
Co-sponsor
Lori Korzen
R - HD-07-COO
Co-sponsor
Mike Belcher
R - HD-04-CAR
Co-sponsor
Joseph Barton
R - HD-01-GRA
Co-sponsor
History
- 2025-12-10 Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 1 P. 26
- 2026-02-12 Public Hearing: 02/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
- 2026-02-25 Executive Session: 02/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
- 2026-02-25 Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/20/2026 (Vote 14-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 19
- 2026-03-05 Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
Committee Referrals
2025-12-10
Judiciary
House
Calendar Events
Past Events (2)
2026-02-20
Hearing - GP 231
2026-02-20
Hearing - GP 231