HB1217Introduced in the House
Permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Introduced by Katy Peternel, District 06-CAR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Where it stands
Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTP · March 5, 2026
187
Yes
163
No
42
Absent or Not Voting
392 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Absent |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 1 P. 11
Public Hearing: 02/20/2026 10:00 am GP 231
Executive Session: 02/20/2026 10:00 am GP 231
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/20/2026 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 18
Removed from Consent (Reps. Kofalt, Mazur, Layon, Sabourin dit Choiniere, Farrington, McFarlane, Beaulier, DeVito, Sirois, McGrath, Korzen) 03/04/2026 House Journal 6 P. 2
Special Order to the next order of business (Rep. Kofalt): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 87
Lay HB1217 on Table (Rep. A. Murray): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 168-180 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 88
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 168-180 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 90
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 187-163 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 92
Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 6
Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:30 pm; Senate Calendar 15
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 17
Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
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