SB459Introduced in the Senate
Exempting classification of individuals based on biological sex from the definition of an unlawful discriminatory practice in certain limited circumstances.
Introduced by William Gannon, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Exempting classification of individuals based on biological sex from the definition of an unlawful discriminatory practice in certain limited circumstances.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 10
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Ought to Pass w/Amendment · March 26, 2026
15
Yes
9
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 | Yes |
| Timothy Lang | 2 | Yes |
| Mark McConkey | 3 | Yes |
| David Watters | 4 | No |
| Suzanne Prentiss | 5 | No |
| James Gray | 6 | Yes |
| Daniel Innis | 7 | Yes |
| Ruth Ward | 8 | Yes |
| Denise Ricciardi | 9 | Yes |
| Donovan Fenton | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 103, State House, 01:20 pm; Senate Calendar 5
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1217s, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-1; Senate Calendar 11
Special Order to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Committee Amendment # 2026-1217s, Amendment Failed, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Sen. Lang Moved Reconsideration on the Previous Vote, Regular Calendar 15Y-9N, Motion Adopted; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Committee Amendment # 2026-1217s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1217s, Regular Calendar 15Y-9N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 9 P. 2
Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 230
Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:30 am GP 230
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/08/2026 (Vote 18-0; Consent Calendar)
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 10
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