HB 1217 (2026): permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
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HB 1217 (2026)
permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2026, with 691 people signed in online: 25 in support and 666 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House adopted “Special Order to the next order of business” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jim Kofalt. On March 5, 2026 the House failed “Lay HB1217 on Table” on a roll call 168–180, on a motion by Rep. Alissandra Murray. On March 5, 2026 the House rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a roll call 168–180. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 187–163. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Katy Peternel (R - Carr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Liz Barbour (R - Hills 35)
- Rep. Susan DeRoy (R - Straf 3)
- Rep. Sayra DeVito (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Diane Kelley (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Sherri Reinfurt (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. James Thibault (R - Merr 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 231
- February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 231
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
- April 21, 2026, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Special Order to the next order of business — voice vote, passed
- March 5, 2026, House: Lay on Table — yeas 168, nays 180, failed
- March 5, 2026, House: Interim Study — yeas 168, nays 180, failed
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 187, nays 163, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/20/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- February 20, 2026: Executive Session: 02/20/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- February 20, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/20/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 4, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. Kofalt, Mazur, Layon, Sabourin dit Choiniere, Farrington, McFarlane, Beaulier, DeVito, Sirois, McGrath, Korzen) 03/04/2026
- March 5, 2026: Special Order to the next order of business (Rep. Kofalt): MA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Lay HB1217 on Table (Rep. A. Murray): MF RC 168-180 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MF RC 168-180 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA RC 187-163 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 21, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
- May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2
- May 7, 2026: Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, 05/07/2026
- May 7, 2026: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026