New Hampshire’s ‘bathroom bill’ vetoed for the third time

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 345

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed Senate Bill 268 Friday, a bill to allow transgender people to be excluded from restrooms, locker rooms, jails, and other spaces that don’t match their sex at birth.

“I vetoed a nearly identical bill to this one last year,” Ayotte, a Republican, said in a statement announcing the veto. “I made it clear this issue needed to be addressed in a thoughtful, narrow way that protects the privacy, safety, and …

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