{"id":2141188,"date":"2024-01-05T10:30:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-hampshire-house-passes-bill-to-ban-some-transgender-surgeries-on-kids\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T10:36:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:36:18","slug":"new-hampshire-house-passes-bill-to-ban-some-transgender-surgeries-on-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-hampshire-house-passes-bill-to-ban-some-transgender-surgeries-on-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"NH House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Surgeries on Minors"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-hampshire-house-passes-bill-to-ban-some-transgender-surgeries-on-kids%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2141188&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The New\u2062 Hampshire House \u200bof \u200cRepresentatives Votes to Protect Children from\u2063 Irreversible Transgender Surgeries<\/h2>\n<p>The New Hampshire House of Representatives made a significant move\u2062 on Thursday \u200cby passing a bill \u2063aimed at safeguarding children\u200c from \u200birreversible transgender surgeries. This \u2062bill, which received a 199-175 \u200dvote \u2063in \u200bfavor, with surprising support from 12 Democrats \u2062and opposition from only two Republicans, underwent amendments \u2064that weakened \u200dits initial proposal. \u2064Originally,\u2062 the bill \u200bsought to prohibit the administration of puberty blockers\u200b and cross-sex\u2063 hormones to children, as these treatments have \u2062been linked \u200bto fertility\u2063 issues, compromised bone development, and heart health \u200dproblems. Additionally, it\u2062 aimed to ban breast removal procedures for \u200bgirls identifying as boys. \u200dHowever, the\u2062 final version of the bill only prohibits genital transgender procedures.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAdolescent genital\u200d gender reassignment surgery generally lacks both adequate information for informed consent and \u2064involves \u200ca high risk of coercion \u2062for parental consent when \u200cparents believe that they are faced with a choice between their child committing suicide or \u200bconsenting to their child\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kentucky-clinic-refutes-andy-beshears-claim-that-youth-gender-reassignment-surgeries-dont-happen-in-state\/\" title=\"Kentucky Clinic denies Beshear's claim on absence of youth gender reassignment surgeries in the state.\">genital gender reassignment surgeries<\/a>,\u201d\u2064 the bill says. \u201cIn the\u2064 absence of high-quality data to prove safety and efficacy, including long-term outcomes,\u2064 only people over the age of majority should\u200b receive genital gender \u2063reassignment surgery in the state of New\u200c Hampshire.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Representative Jonah Wheeler, a \u2063Democrat who joined \u2063Republicans in supporting the bill, emphasized\u2062 the necessity of protecting children \u200dfrom life-altering surgeries. He stated,\u2063 \u201cThis is a question of \u200dwhether or\u200d not you believe children \u2062should be able \u200dto get\u2064 an irreversible surgery. So yeah, despite being \u200ca liberal who believes\u2064 in\u2064 human rights, I do not think \u2063that children should\u200b be\u2063 able to get irreversible surgery. So I\u2019ll take all \u200bthe heat that \u200bcomes from this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1702741302552000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0j7iIgqNi0bR5AgQ4rgPM4\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE \u2064DAILYWIRE+ \u2064APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The bill \u200bis \u2062expected to pass the \u2062Senate and reach the \u2063desk of Republican Governor Chris Sununu. Governor Sununu has previously taken socially liberal stances, including opposing a\u2062 bill that \u2064aimed to grant parents\u2063 more oversight over school activities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Republican-controlled House also \u200bpassed another bill that would allow entities \u200cto exclude males from participating in \u2063female sports, prisons, and restrooms. This bill has been sent to the Senate,\u200c where Republicans \u2063hold the majority.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth \u200bnoting that over 20 states have already enacted laws prohibiting transgender procedures\u2063 on children. In a\u200d recent development, \u2063Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio vetoed a bill \u200bthat sought to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-42-of-trump-supporters-support-criminalizing-medical-transitions-for-transgender-minors\/\" title=\"POLL: 42% Of Trump Supporters Support Criminalizing Medical Transitions For Transgender Minors\">ban transgender surgeries<\/a>\u2063 and\u200d the administration of hormones and puberty blockers to \u200bchildren. \u200dHowever, Ohio\u2064 Republicans, who hold a legislative supermajority, may override Governor\u200b DeWine&#8217;s veto later\u200b this year.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does this bill \u2063strike a balance between protecting the physical and mental well-being of minors and recognizing\u2064 the rights and autonomy of transgender individuals?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064E interest of protecting the physical and \u200cmental well-being of \u200cminors, this bill aims to prevent irreversible medical procedures that may have long-lasting consequences.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Transgender rights and the\u2062 treatment of transgender individuals \u2063have been topics of intense debate in\u2063 recent years. While some argue that individuals should have \u200dthe right \u200cto transition \u200dand access \u2064medical interventions\u2063 that align with their gender identity, others have raised concerns about the\u2062 potential risks \u2063and impacts on minors.<\/p>\n<p>The passing of this bill in the New Hampshire\u200d House of Representatives\u2063 reflects a growing recognition of \u200cthe \u200dneed to protect minors from\u2063 irreversible medical treatments until they are able to make informed \u2062decisions about their own bodies. The bill acknowledges the difficulties faced by parents \u200dwho feel pressured to \u200dconsent to these procedures\u2062 out of fear\u200d for their child&#8217;s well-being.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key provisions of the bill is the prohibition of genital transgender procedures for minors. This decision acknowledges the complexity and potential risks associated with these surgeries, particularly when undertaken by individuals who may not fully understand the implications and potential \u2063physical \u2062and\u200d psychological consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents\u2062 of the\u2063 bill argue that it infringes on the rights and autonomy of transgender \u2064individuals, particularly minors who may require these procedures as part of their \u2062gender-affirming journey. They contend that \u2064medical \u200bdecisions should be\u200d left to medical professionals and the individuals themselves, rather than being dictated \u200cby \u200clegislation.<\/p>\n<p>However, supporters of the bill argue that \u2064it is essential to prioritize the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-republicans-fight-gender-ideology-after-reproductive-freedom-ballot-initiative\/\" title=\"Ohio Republicans oppose 'reproductive freedom' ballot initiative, combat gender ideology\">long-term welfare<\/a> of\u200d minors, particularly when it comes to\u200b irreversible procedures that may\u200b have a significant impact on their physical and mental health. They believe that minors should be protected from \u200bmaking decisions that they may\u200d later regret or that could \u2064have serious \u200bconsequences for their future reproductive health.<\/p>\n<p>The surprising bipartisanship displayed in the House vote is worth noting. While political debates are often characterized by deep\u2064 divisions and partisan lines, this bill received significant support from both Democrats and \u2063Republicans. This broad-based backing indicates that concerns about the\u2063 well-being of minors transcend political\u2064 ideologies and that there is a\u2062 shared\u200c commitment to\u200b protecting vulnerable individuals.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to \u200drecognize that this bill\u200c does \u200dnot \u2064entirely prohibit transgender medical interventions for minors. It focuses\u200d specifically on procedures that are \u200birreversible and may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/st-louis-clinic-ditches-transgender-care-for-minors-over-law-exposing-doctors-to-lawsuits\/\" title=\"St. Louis clinic stops 'transgender care' for minors due to lawsuit risk.\">carry significant health risks<\/a>. By striking a balance \u200dbetween \u2064individual rights and the protection of minors, the bill emphasizes the\u200b need for careful \u2062consideration when it\u200d comes to \u2063medical interventions for transgender individuals who are not yet of legal age.<\/p>\n<p>The passing of this bill in the New Hampshire House of\u200c Representatives is a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-controlled-house-passes-1-9-trillion-stimulus-bill-two-dems-vote-against-it\/\" title=\"Democrat-Controlled House Passes .9 Trillion Stimulus Bill; Two Dems Vote Against It\">significant step forward<\/a>\u2062 in the ongoing dialogue surrounding transgender\u200c rights and medical interventions for minors. \u2063It signals a recognition of the importance of informed decision-making and the \u200bneed to protect vulnerable individuals from irreversible procedures. As other states continue to grapple with \u200bsimilar issues, the New Hampshire House \u2064vote serves as an example\u2063 of bipartisan support for safeguarding the\u200d well-being of \u200bchildren.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Hampshire House passed a bill (199-175) to safeguard children from certain irreversible transgender surgeries. Amendments weakened the initial proposal, which initially aimed to ban such surgeries altogether. 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