HB 396 (2024): permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

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HB 396 (2024)

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

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Discrimination

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2023 and February 9, 2023. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 7, 2023, October 18, 2023 and November 8, 2023. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2023-0441h) was adopted on a roll call 194–182 on January 4, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On January 4, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 192–184. On February 1, 2024 the House failed “Reconsider HB396” on a division vote 187–190, on a motion by Rep. Michael Cahill. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2024. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 19, 2024. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. The governor vetoed it. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2023, 4:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • February 8, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • February 9, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • June 7, 2023, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • November 8, 2023, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • November 8, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • April 25, 2024, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 4, 2024, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 194, nays 182, passed
  • January 4, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 192, nays 184, passed
  • February 1, 2024, House: Reconsider HB396 — yeas 187, nays 190, failed
  • May 22, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • October 10, 2024, House: Veto Override — yeas 164, nays 168, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/26/2023 04:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 8, 2023: Executive Session: 02/08/2023 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 9, 2023: Executive Session: 02/09/2023 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 15, 2023: Retained in Committee
  • June 7, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 06/07/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • November 8, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 11/08/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • November 8, 2023: Executive Session: 11/08/2023 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  • November 8, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 11/08/2023 (Vote 10-10; RC)
  • November 15, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 11/15/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • January 4, 2024: Amendment #2023-0441h (NT): AA RC 194-182 01/04/2024
  • January 4, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0441h: MA RC 192-184 01/04/2024
  • January 8, 2024: Notice of Reconsideration (Rep. M. Cahill) 01/04/2024
  • February 1, 2024: Reconsider HB396 (Rep. M. Cahill): MF DV 187-190 02/01/2024
  • March 21, 2024: Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 25, 2024: Hearing: 04/25/2024, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • May 22, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/22/2024, Vote 3-2
  • May 22, 2024: Ought to Pass : RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/22/2024
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 19, 2024: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 07/19/2024
  • October 10, 2024: Vetoed by Governor 101024 [&]

Laws It Would Change

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  • HB 148 (2025): permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain circumstances.
  • HB 1299 (2026): permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination.

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