SB268Introduced in the Senate
Permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Introduced by Kevin Avard, District 12
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
Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 268 Become Law: Regular Calendar 0Y-24N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15
August 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required · August 19, 2026
0
Yes
24
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
24 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Rochefort | 1 | No |
| Timothy Lang | 2 | No |
| Mark McConkey | 3 | No |
| David Watters | 4 | No |
| Suzanne Prentiss | 5 | No |
| James Gray | 6 | No |
| Daniel Innis | 7 | No |
| Ruth Ward | 8 | No |
| Denise Ricciardi | 9 | No |
| Donovan Fenton | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 3
Hearing: 02/13/2025, Room 100, State House, 02:30 pm; Senate Calendar 9A
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1118s, 03/27/2025, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 14
Special Order to the Beginning of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection; 03/27/2025; Senate Journal 9
Committee Amendment # 2025-1118s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/27/2025; Senate Journal 9
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1118s, Regular Calendar 16Y-8N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; Senate Journal 9
Without Objection, Sen. Birdsell Moved the Question; 03/27/2025; Senate Journal 9
Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 11 P. 113
Public Hearing: 04/16/2025 10:30 am Legislative Office Building 206-208
Executive Session: 04/23/2025 10:00 am Legislative Office Building 206-208
Retained in Committee
Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
Executive Session: 11/12/2025 10:00 am GP 230
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 11/12/2025 (Vote 10-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 40
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 185-159 01/08/2026 House Journal 2 P. 49
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 01/07/2026); Senate Journal 2
Enrolled (in recess of) 01/08/2026 House Journal 3
Vetoed by Governor 02/06/2026
Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 268 Become Law: Regular Calendar 0Y-24N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15
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