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New Hampshire Passes Controversial Bathroom Access Bill

3/7/2026

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New Hampshire House lawmakers passed House Bill 1442 by 181–164 to restrict bathroom access by sex assigned at birth, after veto attempts by Governor Kelly Ayotte.
The bill would let schools and businesses designate restrooms by sex, potentially classifying transgender individuals as trespassers in facilities aligned with gender identity.
Supporters argue privacy, while opponents say civil rights are harmed, and neighboring Massachusetts and Vermont maintain strong protections for transgender residents.

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New Hampshire House lawmakers passed House Bill 1442 by 181–164 to restrict bathroom access by sex assigned at birth, after veto attempts by Governor Kelly Ayotte.
The bill would let schools and businesses designate restrooms by sex, potentially classifying transgender individuals as trespassers in facilities aligned with gender identity.
Supporters argue privacy, while opponents say civil rights are harmed, and neighboring Massachusetts and Vermont maintain strong protections for transgender residents.