New Hampshire Representative Lisa Mazur announced that Republican lawmakers plan to reintroduce a bill in 2026 aimed at limiting male access to female-only areas. This decision follows an unsuccessful attempt to override a veto of the measure.
“The NH Democrats just sent 2 biological males to the well,” said Lisa M. Mazur, Representatives. “A bill that would keep boys out of girls private spaces. We didn’t have the votes to override the Governor’s veto today. We’re bringing it back in 2026. For civil rights & privacy.”
The New Hampshire legislature recently engaged in discussions over a bill designed to define access to gender-specific spaces, such as locker rooms and restrooms, based on biological sex. The proposal was intended to address privacy and safety concerns within public and private facilities.
Governor Chris Sununu vetoed the 2025 bill, citing potential conflicts with federal anti-discrimination laws. The legislature did not achieve the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto, prompting plans for its reintroduction in 2026.
According to public opinion surveys in New Hampshire, there is an increasing debate over privacy and gender policies in schools and public accommodations. A 2024 University of New Hampshire (UNH) Survey Center poll indicated that 57% of residents support policies that separate facilities by biological sex.
Mazur is recognized as a state representative who advocates for parental rights, women’s privacy, and traditional values in education and public policy. She has been actively involved in legislation related to gender and civil rights issues.
New Hampshire’s General Court, established in 1784, holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating state legislature in the United States. It comprises a House of Representatives and Senate and is noted for its citizen-legislator model.
