Bill > HB1299

This bill modifies New Hampshire's anti-discrimination law to permit classification of individuals based on their biological sex in specific contexts, while maintaining a commitment to treating people with dignity. The bill defines biological sex as the sex listed on an individual's original birth certificate and allows separation based on this classification in multi-user facilities (like bathrooms and locker rooms), athletic and sporting competitions, and correctional and treatment facilities. In athletic competitions, the bill specifically targets sports involving physical strength, speed, or endurance where biological males are considered to have a competitive advantage. For correctional and treatment facilities, this applies to places like prisons, jails, juvenile detention centers, and mental health treatment centers where individuals may be involuntarily confined. The legislation emphasizes that these specific separations do not constitute unlawful discrimination, while simultaneously reaffirming the state's broader commitment to preventing discriminatory practices. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing time for entities to understand and implement the new guidelines.

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