HB1299Introduced in the House
Permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination.
Introduced by Jim Kofalt, District 32-HIL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination.
Where it stands
Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTPA · March 11, 2026
176
Yes
155
No
61
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 | Yes |
| 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. 14
Public Hearing: 02/20/2026 10:30 am GP 231
Executive Session: 02/20/2026 10:30 am GP 231
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0854h 02/20/2026 (Vote 10-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 56
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Foss): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 156-171 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 230
Amendment # 2026-0854h: Amendment Adopted Regular Calendar 176-156 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 232
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0854h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 176-155 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 234
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:40 pm; Senate Calendar 15
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 17
Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
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