New Hampshire Enacts Transgender Sports Ban and Surgery Restrictions for Minors

Governor Sununu signs bills targeting transgender participation in youth sports and gender-affirming surgeries, vetoes broader bathroom bill.

The new law prohibits transgender girls from participating in girls' sports teams in grades 5-12, effective in 30 days.
Another bill bans gender-affirming genital surgeries for minors, taking effect on January 1, 2025.
Governor Sununu cited fairness and safety as the primary reasons for supporting these measures.
The vetoed bathroom bill would have allowed sex-based separation in multi-person facilities, which Sununu deemed unnecessary.
Critics argue that these laws discriminate against transgender youth and could worsen mental health challenges.