New Hampshire state nondiscrimination law explicitly protects transgender people in employment, housing, public spaces (including restrooms), and public schools. Transgender people are our friends, neighbors, family and co-workers. They work hard, attend school, serve in the military, and pay taxes. When they walk into a school, library, or business open to the public, they should be treated like anyone else and not be discriminated against.
About the Bill
HB 396 would allow for discrimination against transgender people by banning them from using restrooms or locker rooms and participating in sports that align with their preferred gender identity. Bans such as these prohibit transgender youth from participating in typical daily activities and make them feel unwelcome in their communities, which leads to poorer mental health outcomes.
Bill Status
The House passed HB 396 by a vote of 192-184. A vote of reconsideration also failed by a vote of 190-197. HB 396 has now crossed over to the Senate Judiciary Committee, which held a public hearing on the bill on Thursday, April 25. The committee is expected to hold an executive session to vote on a recommendation for the bill soon. Now is the time to email lawmakers to urge them to OPPOSE the bill!
