gender-affirming care

"Our current clinical operations have not changed," a Dartmouth Health spokesperson said.

Gov. Chris Sununu on Friday signed bills restricting trans athletes’ participation in girls’ sports and limiting access to gender-affirming surgeries.

New Hampshire’s Legislature has passed bills that could affect school sports, gender-affirming surgeries and bathroom access in public places. The governor has not yet said whether he’ll sign them.

They also took up changes to the Youth Development Center abuse fund and Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries for youth.

Unlike past votes on LGBTQ+ issues, the vote in favor of the gender-affirming care ban for minors did not fall fully along party lines; 12 Democrats joined Republicans in voting yes and two Republicans voted against it.

Health professionals say the procedures are exceedingly rare for people under 18.

The fund has helped more than 50 people pay for hormone therapy, transportation to appointments and other costs since launching in January.