SB 211 New Hampshire Senate · 2026 Regular Session

relative to biological sex in student athletics.

SB 211 requires New Hampshire schools to designate athletic teams as "female," "male," or "coed" based on students' biological sex at birth (as listed on their birth certificate). It prohibits biologically male students from participating in "female" designated teams or using female locker rooms, while allowing male-designated teams to include all students. The bill creates a legal cause of action for athletes harmed by violations, including protections against retaliation for reporting issues. It excludes K-5 sports and intramural activities, and takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Nov 19, 2025
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 11/05/2025 (Vote 16-2; CC) HC 51 P. 8
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 11 P. 112
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Sen. Prentiss Floor Amendment # 2025-1373s, AF, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/27/2025, Vote 2-1; SC 14
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 3
upper
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