Overview

• State lawmakers approved House Bill 377 and House Bill 712 this week in largely party-line votes with two Democratic defectors joining Republicans in the House.
• House Bill 377 would prohibit puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors starting in 2026 and includes a grandfather clause plus a private right of action against providers.
• House Bill 712 would expand existing restrictions by banning chest reconstruction, facial feminization or masculinization and reproductive organ procedures for individuals under 18.
• If signed, New Hampshire would be the first New England state to outlaw gender-affirming medical treatments and surgeries for transgender youth, joining more than 25 states with similar measures.
• Supporters cite last week’s Supreme Court ruling upholding Tennessee’s ban to justify state regulation while medical groups warn the measures undermine clinical authority and parental rights.