This bill introduces a new section to the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 354-A, defining "biological sex" as the male and female biological sexes. It stipulates that designations based on biological sex do not constitute unlawful discrimination in specific contexts, including the use of multi-person lavatory facilities, participation in athletic events where physical attributes may provide advantages, and the operation of facilities such as prisons and mental health centers. The bill clarifies that while biological sex classifications are permitted, there is no requirement for public or private entities to separate individuals based on biological sex.
Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that the classification based on biological sex is not considered discriminatory under various statutes, including RSA 5-C:87 and RSA 260-263. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage. The fiscal impact of the bill is noted as indeterminable, as the Human Rights Commission cannot currently assess the potential changes in public interactions or training activities resulting from the new language.