This bill amends current law to allow for the classification of individuals based on biological sex in specific contexts, including multi-user facilities, athletic competitions, and correctional and treatment facilities. It establishes that such classifications do not constitute discrimination, thereby providing legal protection for entities that implement these separations. The bill defines "biological sex" as the sex listed on an individual's birth certificate and outlines the types of facilities and competitions where these classifications may be applied.

Additionally, the bill reaffirms New Hampshire's commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and without discrimination, while recognizing that there are limited circumstances where separating individuals by biological sex is necessary for privacy and safety. The new legal language inserted into the law emphasizes this balance, stating that the general court finds these classifications appropriate under specific conditions, which are detailed in the newly added section RSA 354-A:25-a. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 354-A:1
HB1299 text: 354-A:1