In a historic move, New Hampshire has become the first state in New England to ban gender transition procedures for minors.
On Friday, Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law two decisive child protection bills, House Bill 377 and House Bill 712, that prohibit puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and transgender surgeries for anyone under 18. The measures includes limited exceptions for existing patients and certain medically necessary procedures.
Under HB 377, doctors may not prescribe puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones for the purpose of gender transition to minors, unless the patient is already undergoing such treatment before the law takes effect on January 1, 2026. The bill also allows minors harmed by these treatments to sue for damages and authorizes the state medical board
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