New Hampshire Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
New Hampshire law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in public accommodations, housing, and private and public employment. Relevant statutes include §§ 21-I:42 (2002); 354-A:2 (2002); 354-A:6 (2002). Sexual orientation is defined as "having or being perceived as having an orientation for heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality." R.S.A. § 21:49 (2002). As yet, New Hampshire has not addressed gender identity-based discrimination under these provisions.
Sexual orientation protected? Yes
New Hampshire law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in public accommodations, housing and private and public employment. Relevant statutes include N.H. R.S.A. §§ 21-I:42 (2002); 354-A:2 (2002); 354-A:6 (2002). Sexual orientation is defined as "having or being perceived as having an orientation for heterosexuality, bisexuality or homosexuality." R.S.A. §§ 21:49 (2002).
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Last Updated: 3/16/2007