Transgender youth, like all youth, have the best chance to thrive when they are supported and can get the doctor-prescribed medical care they need when they need it. Gender-affirming care is evidence-based and supported by medical authorities like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association. Medical decisions should rest solely with doctors, parents, and the patient - not politicians.
Despite this, there are multiple bills introduced this session that would criminalize or restrict medically necessary care for transgender youth.
About the Bills
HB 619, in its amended form, would ban gender affirming surgery for transgender youth and prohibit doctors from referring care for transgender youth to out-of-state doctors.
HB 1660 would ban Medicaid insurance plans from covering gender affirming surgeries for youth.
Bill Statuses
Status of HB 619: HB 619 was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 188-175. The bill crossed over to the Senate Judiciary Committee, which voted 3-2 on a recommendation to pass the bill. Next, the bill heads to the Senate floor for a full Senate vote on Thursday, May 16. Email your Senator to urge them to OPPOSE anti-LGBTQ+ bills and keep New Hampshire inclusive and welcoming for everyone.
Status of HB 1660: On March 7, the House passed HB 1660 in a vote of 193-169. The bill has crossed over to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, which voted 3-2 on a recommendation to pass the bill. Next, the bill will go to the Senate floor for a full vote on May 16.
