While we know not everyone understands what it means to identify as a member of the queer community as a young person, New Futures works to protect the mental health of all Granite State youth.
Unfortunately, there is a mental health crisis amoung young people here in New Hampshire. According to the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey results, more than one in five Granite State high school students reported that they had seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year1.
Like all young people, when LGBTQ+ youth feel support from their family and community, they have much better mental health outcomes. In fact, LGBTQ+ young people who had access to affirming homes, schools, community events, and online spaces reported lower rates of attempting suicide compared to those who did not2.
In a recent survey, nine out of ten LGBTQ+ young people said their well-being was negatively impacted due to recent politics3. Despite this, several 2025 bills in New Hampshire threaten the mental wellbeing of the Granite State's young people by specifically targeting LGBTQ+ youth and families. Learn more and take action below.
About the Bills
Expand each section below to learn more about each bill and their status in the legislative process.
Senate Bill 38, Senate Bill 268, & House Bill 148: Removing Anti-Discrimination Protections
About the Bills:
It's important for all Granite Staters to feel safe and have privacy in the places we visit every day.
Unfortunately, Senate Bill 38, Senate Bill 268, and House Bill 148 would make life harder and less safe for transgender Granite Staters in our communities. It would roll back bipartisan discrimination protections based on sex assigned at birth in restrooms and locker rooms at places we all need access to, like hospitals, workplaces, libraries, restaurants, stores, and more. While claiming to protect safety, the bill ignores that there are already laws in place making it illegal to harm or harass anyone in these spaces.
Particularly concerning, the bill would allow youth residential mental health facilities to enforce rigid new segregation policies, causing additional stress and making it harder for our kids to get the care they need.
Status of Bills:
- Senate Bill 38
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- February 13: The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing. Over 1600 advocates signed in to oppose the bill, and only 82 showed their support.
- March 18: The committee held an executive session, where they unfortnately voted "ought to pass" 3-2, meaning the majority supported the bill.
- March 27: The entire State Senate looked at the bill, deciding by voice vote to table it in favor of SB 268, which has similar language. This means the bill's progress is currently stalled.
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Senate Bill 268
- February 13: The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing. Nearly 1800 advocates signed in to oppose the bill, and only 113 showed their support.
- March 19: The committee held an executive session and voted "ought to pass with amendment" 3-2, meaning the majority supported the bill as well as amendment 1118s.
- March 27: The bill was considered on the Senate floor. The amendment was adopted on a voice vote, then the bill was passed as amended by a 16-8 party line vote.
- Next: The bill crosses over to the House of Representatives. It will be assigned to a committee and scheduled for a hearing.
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House Bill 148
- February 19: The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing.
- March 3: The committee held an executive session and voted "ought to pass" 10-8, meaning the majority supported the bill.
- March 20: The bill was voted on in the full House. It passed on a roll call vote by a 201-166 margin, mainly along party lines. You can see how State Representative(s) voted here (click on "OTP (201-166).
- Next: The bill has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. A hearing will be scheduled soon.
Senate Bill 96: Mandatory Outing in Schools
About the Bill:
Senate Bill 96 would require teachers to "out" students to their parents when requested. Bills with mandatory disclosure, like SB 96, discourage young people from finding support that is critical to their well-being.
Bill Status:
- March 4: Senate Bill 96 had a hearing in the Senate Education Committee. more than 1200 individuals signed in to oppose the bill, and only 138 supported it.
- March 18: Committee members held an executive session, voting 2-1 "ought to pass" in support of to bill.
- March 27: The bill was considered on the Senate floor, where it passed by a 16-8 party line vote.
- Next: The bill crosses over to the House of Representatives. It will be assigned to a committee and scheduled for a hearing.
House Bills 377 & 712: Bans on Medically Necessary Care
About the Bills:
Transgender teens, like all teens, have the best chance to thrive when they are supported and can get the doctor-prescribed medical care they need. Medical decisions should rest solely with doctors and families — not politicians.
House Bill 377 and House Bill 712 would prevent Granite State youth from receiving evidence-based, medically necessary care that research shows can benefit the mental health and well-being of transgender youth. Gender-affirming care has been endorsed by leading U.S. medical authorities like the American Academy of Pediatrics1 and American Medical Association2.
The bills would create significant change to existing healthcare practices in New Hampshire and subject health care providers to lost medical licenses or even felony charges for fulfilling their ethical obligation to offer medically necessary care to protect the health and well-being of some transgender youth.
Bill Status:
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House Bill 377
- March 3: HB 377 had a public hearing before the House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee. There were 1,659 individuals who signed in to oppose the bill, and only 106 in support.
- March 19: The committee held an executive session, recommending 10-8 that the bill "ought to pass" with amendment 1083h, which would allow minors currently receiving hormone therapy to taper off the medication.
- March 27: On the House floor, amendment 1083h was adopted by a 350-4 margin. Another amendment was brought forward that would have allowed minors who were already receiving hormone therapy to continue their treatment, but it failed. In the end, the bill passed by a roll call vote, 197-167, mainly along party lines. You can see how State Representative(s) voted here (click on "OTPA (197-167)").
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Next: The bill has been assigned to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, where it will soon be scheduled for a hearing.
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House Bill 712
- March 3: The bill had a public hearing before the House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee. There were 1,279 individuals who signed in to oppose the bill, and only 106 in support.
- March 19: The committee held an executive session, recommending 10-8 that the bill "ought to pass" with amendment 1138h.
- March 27: On the House floor, amendment 1138h was adopted on a voice vote. The bill passed by a roll call vote of 200-165, mainly along party lines. You can see how State Representative(s) voted here (click on "OTPA (200-165)").
- Next: The bill has been assigned to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, where it will soon be scheduled for a hearing.
From Our Friends at 603 Equality:
Take Action
Easy Email to Sen. Educ. Cmte.: Oppose SB 96 (Forced Outing)
Easy Email to House HHS Cmte.: Oppose HB 377 & 712 (Health Care Ban)
Attend or Testify at a Public Hearing
New Futures can help you prepare remarks, find the committee room, and offer moral support at public hearings. Please let us know you're interested by filling out the form below and we will reach out to offer assistance.
Please see the About the Bills section above for information about upcoming public hearings for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Contact the Committees: OPPOSE Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
Email (use our form above) or call members of the Senate Education Committee to urge them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 96, which would require teachers to "out" students to their parents and discourage young people from finding support that is critical to their well-being.
Click the button below to see a list of Committee members and their contact information.
Email (use our form above) or call members of the House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee to urge them to OPPOSE House Bill 377 and House Bill 712 which would prevent Granite State youth from receiving evidence-based, necessary medical care.
Click the button below to see a list of Committee members and their contact information.
Email or call members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to urge them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 268, which would remove anti-discrimination protections.
Click the button below to see a list of Committee members and their contact information.
Email or call members of the House Judiciary Committee to urge them to OPPOSE House Bill 148, which would remove anti-discrimination protections.
Click the button below to see a list of Committee members and their contact information.
