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House adopts conference report banning puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors starting 2026, amid emotional debate
Summary
The House adopted the committee of conference report on House Bill 3 77 after lengthy debate. Supporters said the measure protects minors; opponents said it removes life‑saving care and will harm transgender youth. Lawmakers exchanged personal testimony and referenced recent court rulings.
The New Hampshire House adopted the committee of conference report on House Bill 3 77, which restricts the prescription of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors effective January 1, 2026, and includes related reporting changes, after extended floor debate and a roll-call vote.
Why it matters: Supporters described the measure as protecting minors from irreversible medical decisions; opponents called it discriminatory, argued it removes access to life‑saving care and highlighted personal and medical testimony opposing a ban.
Representative McDonald moved adoption of the committee report. Opponents repeatedly urged rejection. Representative Wade described a private conversation with a middle-school trans youth and said the bill…
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