| HB1442 |
This bill would permit the classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances, which effectively codifies discrimination against transgender individuals. This undermines gender identity, potentially restricts access to facilities or services, and creates a hostile environment for the LGBTQ+ community, impacting an inclusive understanding of women's rights and bodily autonomy. |
Dead/Failed |
House |
2026-07-20 |
|
| HB1376 |
This bill aimed to mandate that parents raise their children according to their assigned sex at birth and broadly prohibit all breast surgeries for minors. If enacted, it would have severely restricted the rights of transgender youth and their parents by denying gender-affirming care, and could have prevented cisgender minors from accessing medically necessary breast procedures, thereby eroding bodily autonomy and healthcare access for all children in New Hampshire. |
Vetoed |
House |
2026-07-20 |
|
| HB1260 |
This bill updates administrative procedures and forms for registering marriages and obtaining delayed certificates of marriage. Its purpose is to clarify and streamline these vital record processes without altering the definition of marriage or the fundamental rights associated with it for any individuals. |
Vetoed |
House |
2026-07-16 |
|
| HB1245 |
This bill aimed to establish a framework for independent contractors to voluntarily access portable benefits such as health insurance or retirement plans. While offering some benefits to workers who typically lack them, its primary effect would have been to solidify the independent contractor status, thereby potentially undermining efforts to reclassify misclassified workers as employees and limiting their access to comprehensive employee protections, fair wages, and the right to unionize. |
Vetoed |
House |
2026-07-10 |
|
| SB552 |
This bill, if enacted, would permit the legal classification of individuals based on "biological sex" under certain circumstances. This framework could lead to policies that exclude transgender individuals from gender-aligned spaces, sports, and services, thereby reinforcing discrimination and undermining their rights, autonomy, and privacy. It could also indirectly impact cisgender women by promoting rigid, essentialist definitions of sex that may lead to invasive scrutiny or a reduction of privacy. |
Dead/Failed |
Senate |
2026-06-24 |
|
| SB655 |
This bill would have exempted minor league baseball players from New Hampshire's minimum wage laws, allowing them to be paid below the state minimum. It also proposed changes to regulations for employee leasing companies and workers' compensation options, which could broadly alter employment terms and benefits for many workers across the state, potentially leading to reduced protections and earnings. The bill was vetoed and did not become law. |
Vetoed |
Senate |
2026-06-22 |
|
| SB500 |
This bill mandates improved restroom access for commercial motor vehicle operators, significantly enhancing working conditions and addressing a critical health and safety issue for all truckers. It particularly benefits women drivers who often face greater challenges in finding safe and accessible facilities. The bill's broad bipartisan support and unanimous committee vote indicate that prior concerns regarding LGBTQ+ and transgender rights were successfully addressed in its final form, making it a positive measure for worker welfare across the board. |
Vetoed |
Senate |
2026-06-22 |
|
| HB635 |
This bill seeks to reclassify non-profit organizations that assist individuals identified as "illegal immigrants" as for-profit entities for tax purposes. If enacted, it would significantly increase the tax burden on these organizations, making it harder for them to provide critical services like housing, legal aid, and integration support to vulnerable immigrant communities. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-06-03 |
|
| SB625 |
This bill would repeal New Hampshire's state refugee resettlement program and prohibit the use of state funds for such services. This action would severely restrict critical support for all refugees, including vulnerable populations like LGBTQ+ individuals and women fleeing persecution, making it significantly harder for them to find safety, integrate, and access essential resources within the state. |
Engrossed |
Senate |
2026-06-01 |
|
| HB1792 |
This bill prohibits New Hampshire public schools and personnel from teaching critical race theory and 'LGBTQ+ ideologies.' It establishes a private right of action, allowing individuals to sue school districts and educators for alleged violations. This creates a hostile and uninclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students, stifles academic freedom and open discussion on important social issues, and places teachers at significant legal and professional risk, impacting their ability to perform their jobs without fear of reprisal. |
Engrossed |
House |
2026-05-21 |
|
| HB1416 |
This bill would prevent the government from regulating pregnancy resource centers concerning information or services related to abortion and contraception. If passed, it would allow these centers, which often provide biased or misleading information, to operate without oversight, thereby undermining individuals' ability to make informed decisions about their reproductive healthcare and limiting access to comprehensive care. |
Engrossed |
House |
2026-05-21 |
|
| SB427 |
This bill made changes relative to the joint committee on employee classification. This committee is responsible for determining whether individuals are classified as employees or independent contractors, which directly affects their eligibility for benefits, wage protections, and other labor rights for a significant portion of the New Hampshire workforce. |
Vetoed |
Senate |
2026-05-12 |
|
| HB112 |
This bill would require all students in New Hampshire's university and community college systems to demonstrate civics knowledge by either passing the USCIS civics naturalization test, taking a specific civics course, or passing a competency exam. While framed as a general education requirement, the inclusion of the naturalization test could create an unwelcoming environment or additional implicit hurdles for international students, DACA recipients, and other non-citizen students seeking higher education in New Hampshire. |
Engrossed |
House |
2026-05-07 |
|
| HB1447 |
This bill would legally allow public and private facilities in New Hampshire to restrict access based on a person's sex, likely interpreted as assigned sex at birth, and explicitly states such restrictions are not discriminatory. This measure would primarily harm transgender individuals by denying them access to restrooms, changing rooms, and other facilities that align with their gender identity, potentially exposing them to harassment, unsafe environments, and impacting their ability to work. |
Engrossed |
House |
2026-05-07 |
|
| HB1299 |
This bill would permit the classification of individuals based on their 'biological sex' and establish that such distinctions do not qualify as discrimination. If enacted, it would allow for legal discrimination and segregation against transgender individuals in public and private settings like bathrooms, sports, and services, and could lead to privacy concerns and rigid sex classifications for all individuals. |
Engrossed |
House |
2026-05-07 |
|
| HB1217 |
This bill would permit the classification of individuals based on "biological sex" under certain limited circumstances, directly undermining the recognition and rights of transgender and non-binary individuals. If enacted, it could lead to discrimination in areas like facilities, sports, or services by legally defining individuals based on sex assigned at birth rather than their gender identity, severely impacting LGBTQ+ rights and bodily autonomy. |
Engrossed |
House |
2026-05-07 |
|
| SB459 |
This bill sought to amend New Hampshire's anti-discrimination laws by creating exemptions for classifications based on "biological sex" in certain limited circumstances. Had it passed, it would have allowed discrimination against transgender individuals in areas like employment and public accommodations, thereby eroding existing LGBTQ+ protections and potentially impacting workers' rights. |
Engrossed |
Senate |
2026-04-23 |
|
| HB1706 |
This bill aimed to eliminate New Hampshire's refugee resettlement program and prohibit the use of state funds for refugee resettlement. While it would have significantly reduced state-level support for refugees and their access to essential services, the bill was ultimately killed in the Senate, meaning it will not become law. |
Engrossed |
House |
2026-04-10 |
|
| SB36 |
This law mandates that healthcare providers and medical facilities collect and report detailed abortion statistics. While framed as data collection, such requirements often increase administrative burdens on providers and can be used to justify future legislative restrictions on abortion, thereby impacting reproductive autonomy and access to care for all individuals capable of pregnancy. |
Vetoed |
Senate |
2026-03-30 |
|
| HB1609 |
This bill aimed to prevent New Hampshire state, county, and municipal funds and property from being used to construct or operate certain immigrant detention facilities. If passed, it would have limited the state and local government's ability to facilitate or expand immigrant detention, thereby benefiting immigrant communities by reducing local complicity in federal enforcement. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-13 |
|
| CACR25 |
This bill, a proposed constitutional amendment, aimed to enshrine the right to marry as a fundamental civil right for all individuals in New Hampshire, explicitly protecting against discrimination based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race. Although it failed in the House, its passage would have significantly strengthened LGBTQ+, transgender, and women's rights by providing constitutional safeguards for marriage equality. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-13 |
|
| HB1484 |
This bill proposes to establish and incrementally increase a state minimum wage in New Hampshire, directly improving economic security for low-wage workers. This would have a disproportionately positive impact on women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and immigrants, who are often overrepresented in minimum wage jobs and face systemic economic disadvantages. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-12 |
|
| HB1364 |
This bill would require New Hampshire counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions to submit quarterly reports if they have agreements to assist federal immigration enforcement. This increased transparency would allow for greater public oversight and accountability of local immigration enforcement activities, providing valuable information for communities advocating for immigrant rights. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-12 |
|
| HB1757 |
This bill aimed to prohibit judges from awarding alimony in divorces for marriages that lasted six years or less. This change could have disproportionately affected individuals, particularly women, who may have made economic sacrifices during a short-term marriage and would have been left without financial support, potentially increasing economic hardship post-divorce. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-11 |
|
| HB1313 |
This bill aimed to repeal existing buffer zones around reproductive healthcare facilities, which protect patients and staff from harassment and ensure safe access. If it had passed, it would have increased intimidation and made it more difficult and unsafe for individuals, particularly women, to access essential reproductive health services. However, the bill failed to pass in the House and will not advance. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-11 |
|
| HB1822 |
This bill, had it passed, would have required state, county, and local law enforcement and correctional facilities to report on civil immigration detentions. Its likely intent was to increase transparency and gather data on local interactions with federal immigration enforcement, potentially informing future policies aimed at limiting such interactions and better protecting immigrant communities. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-05 |
|
| HB1769 |
This bill would have prohibited publicly funded medical facilities from referring patients for abortion services. If passed, it would have significantly limited access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare information and pathways to care for all individuals who can become pregnant, thereby infringing upon their bodily autonomy. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-05 |
|
| HB1564 |
This bill aimed to eliminate all legal recognition of "gender identity" from New Hampshire statutes. If passed, it would have stripped transgender individuals of existing protections and legal affirmation across state laws, including in areas like non-discrimination, official documentation, and potentially healthcare, thereby undermining their civil rights and well-being. While this specific bill was defeated, its introduction signals an intent to undermine transgender rights and recognition within the state. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-03-05 |
|
| SB623 |
SB623 sought to establish specific requirements for how New Hampshire law enforcement officers could assist in federal immigration enforcement. Had it passed, it likely would have created guidelines or limitations on local cooperation with ICE, potentially providing protections for immigrant communities and ensuring a clearer separation between local policing and federal immigration duties. The bill was killed, meaning these proposed regulations or protections were not enacted and existing practices continue. |
Introduced |
Senate |
2026-03-05 |
|
| SB551 |
This bill aimed to establish legal protections for individuals providing or receiving legal reproductive healthcare services in New Hampshire. Had it passed, it would have strengthened access to reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy for residents, particularly women and transgender individuals. The bill was killed in the Senate. |
Introduced |
Senate |
2026-03-05 |
|
| HB1702 |
This bill aimed to impose new 'notice requirements and enforcement' on pharmacies dispensing medications intended for chemical abortions. Had it passed, it would have created additional hurdles and restrictions for individuals seeking medication abortion, thereby limiting reproductive healthcare access and infringing on bodily autonomy. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-02-27 |
|
| HB1142 |
This bill aims to establish specific requirements and limitations for how New Hampshire law enforcement officers can assist in federal immigration enforcement. If passed, it would likely reduce the direct involvement of local police in federal immigration matters, potentially fostering greater trust between immigrant communities and local authorities and indirectly protecting vulnerable immigrant workers from exploitation. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-02-24 |
|
| HB1254 |
This bill aimed to define various agricultural products, such as biostimulants and plant regulators. It had no discernible impact on LGBTQ+ rights, transgender rights, women's rights, bodily autonomy, workers' rights, or immigration. Furthermore, the bill failed to pass, with the House adopting the committee's recommendation of Inexpedient to Legislate. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-02-19 |
|
| SB474 |
This bill proposes to modify the effective date of an existing law concerning the collection and reporting of abortion statistics in New Hampshire. While the specific change (acceleration or delay) isn't detailed, such data collection laws can raise concerns about patient privacy, increase administrative burdens on healthcare providers, and may contribute to a climate of increased surveillance of reproductive healthcare, thereby impacting bodily autonomy and women's reproductive rights. |
Introduced |
Senate |
2026-02-19 |
|
| SB268 |
This bill would permit the classification of individuals based on 'biological sex' in certain limited circumstances, which would legally codify discrimination against transgender individuals by denying their gender identity. While proponents may argue such measures protect cisgender women, the bill would undermine the rights and existence of transgender women and establish an exclusionary framework that could negatively affect all women. |
Dead/Failed |
Senate |
2026-02-17 |
|
| HB1570 |
This bill aimed to establish governmental budget authority requirements for New Hampshire law enforcement agencies seeking to participate in federal immigration enforcement agreements. Its likely intent was to create financial hurdles or oversight for such agreements, potentially limiting local police involvement in federal immigration enforcement and fostering greater trust within immigrant communities. The bill failed to pass the House. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-02-12 |
|
| HB1615 |
This bill would have permitted consenting adults to enter into contract-based marriage agreements as an alternative to the state marriage license. While intended to offer a different path to marriage, it could have created ambiguities regarding the full legal equivalence of such contracts to traditional marriage, potentially impacting spousal rights, federal recognition (e.g., for immigration), and inadvertently affecting LGBTQ+ individuals or women if the contractual framework allowed for lesser protections. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-02-05 |
|
| HB1352 |
This bill aimed to modify the procedures for how medical bills are paid and disputes are resolved under workers' compensation. If it had passed, it would have affected injured workers and employers by altering the process for financial responsibility and the resolution of disagreements concerning medical treatment costs related to workplace injuries. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-02-05 |
|
| HB1338 |
This bill would redefine 'charitable organization' to exclude abortion providers, preventing them from raising funds through games of chance. This would financially hinder reproductive healthcare organizations, indirectly impacting access to abortion services and women's bodily autonomy. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-02-05 |
|
| HB1333 |
This bill sought to create new crimes related to pregnancy, specifically criminalizing the nonconsensual provision of abortion medication and establishing 'homicide of a fetus.' While appearing to protect against forced abortions, the bill's focus on fetal homicide would introduce concepts of fetal personhood, potentially undermining the reproductive rights and bodily autonomy of pregnant individuals. |
Introduced |
House |
2026-02-05 |
|
| SB211 |
This bill would have required student athletics to be categorized by 'biological sex' (sex assigned at birth), effectively excluding transgender student-athletes, particularly transgender girls and women, from participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity. While this specific bill failed, similar legislation could reappear in future sessions. |
Engrossed |
Senate |
2026-01-07 |
|
| SB71 |
This bill aimed to increase cooperation between New Hampshire state and local authorities and federal immigration agencies. Had it passed, it would likely have led to heightened immigration enforcement within the state, potentially resulting in more detentions and deportations of undocumented immigrants and fostering distrust within immigrant communities. However, the bill was ultimately voted Inexpedient to Legislate and defeated in the House. |
Engrossed |
Senate |
2026-01-07 |
|