StateNew Hampshire

SB 552: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

Kevin AvardIntroduced

SB 552 status: Introduced — Without Objection the Senate will take up SB 552 at the present time, 08/19/2026; SJ 15 (updated Aug 19, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score40/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is considering a new bill that would allow people to be grouped or separated by their biological sex in specific situations.

Key analysis

Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides legal clarity for private entities managing facilities

Risks

  • Potential increased costs for policy implementation and potential litigation

Society

Critical Outlook
30%

Benefits

  • Codifies standards for privacy and safety in sex-segregated spaces

Risks

  • Reduces legal protections for gender identity in key social sectors
  • May increase social friction and marginalization
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

High risk of civil rights litigation regarding state-sanctioned discrimination

Limitation

The definition of 'biological sex' does not address medical or hormonal transition status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Without Objection the Senate will take up SB 552 at the present time, 08/19/2026; SJ 15

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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