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New Hampshire Bans Transgender Care for Minors; Families Relocate

8/25/2025

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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a law on August 1, 2023, banning gender-affirming medication for minors, effective January 2026. Current patients may continue treatment.
Massachusetts is emerging as a refuge for transgender care amid increasing restrictions in other states.
Advocates maintain that gender-affirming treatments are beneficial, despite some European countries reevaluating such care.
Families are relocating for access to care, citing concerns about mental health impacts from legislative changes.

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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a law on August 1, 2023, banning gender-affirming medication for minors, effective January 2026. Current patients may continue treatment.
Massachusetts is emerging as a refuge for transgender care amid increasing restrictions in other states.
Advocates maintain that gender-affirming treatments are beneficial, despite some European countries reevaluating such care.
Families are relocating for access to care, citing concerns about mental health impacts from legislative changes.