New Hampshire has made history by becoming the first New England state to ban “transgender” surgeries and hormone treatments for minors.
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) signed two bills into law Friday that prohibit the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex-change surgeries for anyone under 18.
“These bills represent a balanced, bipartisan effort to protect children,” Ayotte said after signing House Bill 377 and House Bill 712 into law.
The new laws go into effect January 1, 2026. Under HB 377, doctors are barred from prescribing puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to minors for the purpose of gender transition. The only exception is for those already undergoing treatment before the deadline.
The law also opens the door for lawsuits. Minors harmed by these procedures will be able to sue, and the state’s medical board will be empowered to take disciplinary action against any provider who violates the law.
HB 712 specifically targets chest surgeries, banning double mastectomies for girls and breast augmentation for boys unless the procedure is deemed medically necessary.
Conditions like cancer, infection, or congenital deformities are exempt, per Breitbart News.
Any doctor who performs banned surgeries could face legal action and have their license