New Hampshire Bans Transgender Surgeries for Children: A Necessary Protection

In a bold and commendable move, New Hampshire has taken a stand to protect its children by banning gender-transition surgeries for minors. This decision, signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu in July 2024, marks a significant step in safeguarding the health and well-being of young people who are too often caught in the crossfire of ideological battles.

The ban, which prohibits healthcare providers from performing these irreversible procedures on anyone under 18, is a necessary measure to prevent lifelong physical and psychological harm. It is a policy that should not only be celebrated in New Hampshire but adopted nationwide. In fact, it’s time for a federal law to ensure that no child—or anyone—in America is subjected to such life-altering surgeries.