Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
StateNew HampshireIntroduced
HB 1442: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Erica Layon
HB 1442 status: Introduced — Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: RC 165-149 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 (updated Aug 19, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
35OUT OF 100
Score:35/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
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Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion40%
Bill summary
The bill creates broad, state-level exemptions to anti-discrimination laws, affecting access to public and private facilities, athletic competitions, and correctional institutions statewide.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Provides clearer regulatory guidance for facility managers regarding sex-segregated spaces.
Risks
- Potential for increased legal and administrative costs for public and private institutions adjusting policies.
- Possible economic impact from social friction or public controversy.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
35%
Benefits
- Codifies protections for privacy and safety expectations in sex-segregated spaces.
- Provides a clear legal definition of biological sex for specific regulatory contexts.
Risks
- Challenges civil rights protections for transgender and non-binary individuals.
- Increases social polarization and potential for institutional discrimination.
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Confidence
High
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Source note
Significant potential for litigation regarding the interplay between this state statute and federal civil rights protections.
Analysis scope
Analysis is based on the text of the vetoed bill.
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