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:
- The Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing for Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 268 on February 13th. Committee members are currently considering the bill and will soon make a recommendation to the full Senate about the bill.
- The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing for House Bill 148 on February 19th. Committee members are currently considering the bill and have scheduled an executive session for Monday, March 3 at 11:00am. This means they may discuss the bill and will likely vote on a recommendation to the full Senate at that time.
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:
Senate Bill 96 has been assigned to the Senate Education Committee. The bill has a hearing on Tuesday, March 4 at 9:00 AM in Room 101 of the Legislative Office Building. The "LOB", as it is commonly called, is directly behind the State House at 33 North State Street in Concord.
House Bill 377: Ban on Medically Necessary Care
About the Bill:
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 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 bill would represent a significant change to existing healthcare practices in New Hampshire and make it a felony for health care providers to prescribe or administer puberty-blocking medication or hormone therapy to New Hampshire youth under age 18.
Bill Status:
House Bill 377 has been assigned to the House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee, but has not yet been scheduled for a public hearing.
Take Action
Virtually Sign In OPPOSED to SB 96 Hearing (through 3/4)
Virtually sign in to the public hearing to oppose Senate Bill 96:
- Go to the Senate Remote Sign-In Sheet.
- Select the date: March 4
- Select the committee: Senate Education
- Choose the bill number: 9:00 am - SB 96
- For "I am", select "A Member of the Public" unless one of the other labels is appropriate.
- For "I'm Representing", select "Myself" unless you are representing another organization.
- Select "I Oppose this Bill"
- Click "Continue".
- Add your personal information.
- Check the box.
- Click "Continue" again.
- You did it!
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 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 or call members of the House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee to urge them to OPPOSE House Bill 377, 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.
