This bill introduces a new section to RSA 354-A, defining "biological sex" as the male and female biological sexes and clarifying that certain classifications based on biological sex do not constitute unlawful discrimination. Specifically, it states that public or private entities may classify individuals based on biological sex in relation to the construction and use of lavatory facilities, participation in athletic events where physical attributes may provide an advantage, and the operation of facilities such as prisons and mental health institutions. The bill emphasizes that while classifications based on biological sex are permitted, there is no requirement for entities to separate individuals based on this classification.
Additionally, the bill includes the insertion of the new section 354-A:25-a, which outlines the aforementioned provisions, while no deletions from current law are specified. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage. The fiscal impact of the bill is noted as indeterminable, as the Human Rights Commission cannot currently estimate the potential changes in public interactions or training activities resulting from the new language.