By Danielle
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican, signed legislation banning biological males from competing in girls’ sports for grades 5 to 12.
The Republican governor also signed a bill prohibiting medical professionals from performing transgender surgeries on minors.
BREAKING: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu just signed a bill into law which prevents men from playing in womens sports. pic.twitter.com/9zsAEKSJ3R
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) July 19, 2024
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) signs bill barring gender-affirming surgeries for youth into law https://t.co/NHak9MGphd
— The Hill (@thehill) July 21, 2024
Per ABC News:
The bill passed by the Republican-led Legislature would require schools to designate all teams as either girls, boys or coed, with eligibility determined based on students’ birth certificates “or other evidence.” Supporters of the legislation said they wanted to protect girls from being injured by larger and stronger transgender athletes.
Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it “ensures fairness and safety in women’s sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions.” It takes effect in 30 days.
The bill banning transgender surgeries for minors takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.