SB552Introduced 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
Without Objection the Senate will take up SB 552 at the present time, 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15
August 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required · August 19, 2026
16
Yes
8
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, 01:00 pm; Senate Calendar 5
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 8
Special Order to the end of the calendar, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Ought to Pass: Regular Calendar 16Y-8N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 8 P. 114
Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:30 am GP 230
Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:30 am GP 230
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/08/2026 (Vote 9-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 25
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Special Order to after Executive Departments and Administration (Rep. Lynn): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 44
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 179-159 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 87
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 43
Vetoed by Governor 06/19/2026
Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 552 Become Law: Regular Calendar 16Y-8N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15
Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: Regular Calendar 161-142 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote House Journal 16
Without Objection the Senate will take up SB 552 at the present time, 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15
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