HB1356

I am a lifelong,largely "liberal" Democrat disturbed to see only Republicans listed as sponsoring this bill. The current limitation on time for those drawn down the medically harmful path of "transition" to a life losing the functionality of their birth sex in order to mimic the appearance of the other sex to realize that this has been a mistake is insufficient and the practitioners who market this as a solution rather than a problem must not be immunized against the penalties deserved by the lifelong damage it does to the patients.

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Timothy C Rochester, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Christy C Rochester, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Tammy Carroll Dover, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Donna Beatrice

As a licensed physician with extensive education, training, and work experience in medicine, epidemiology, and psychiatry, I have extensively studied pediatric medical transition and I agree with the positions of the British health service set fourth in the Cass review published in 2024 and the US Department of health and human services which on May 1, 2025, published a report on the treatment of pediatric gender dysphoria. There is no credible evidence that pediatric medical transition, including cross, sex hormones, puberty, blockers and surgeries are beneficial for children with gender dysphoria. Meanwhile, there is substantial evidence of harm including infertility, loss of sexual function, cognitive impairment, increased risk of cancers, cardiovascular disease, hepatic disease, endocrine disruption among other adverse health effects. Many of these harms will not be evident in the first two years following treatments for pediatric medical transitions. Practitioners of pediatric medical transition treat children recklessly without regard to their duty to do no harm. They disregard the principles of evidence based medicine to pursue their political agenda of affirming gender identity. Gender identity is a fiction without any basis in biological reality. Many of these children was gender dysphoria who claim to have a gender identity at variance with their biologic sex have underlying psychiatric problems. I agree with position of the US health and human services and the Cass review by the British health service. These children have a psychological problem which should be treated with psychotherapy, not medicalization of their gender dysphoria. Health professionals who practice pediatric medical transition should not be shielded from liability by a two year limit of liability. Raymond J. Alderfer, M. D., M.P.H. Richmond, VA

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I know very well the delicate vulnerability these changes are made under, and they may not always be what was best for someone. If a child feels they were given the wrong guidance, and made an irreparable change because of this guidance, they should be given ample time to figure this out- after their brain has fully formed and developed- to make the right choices for themselves. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Kerri Vercellini, LCMHC

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Linda Desilets Nashua, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Ken Rahilly Londonderry, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Jeffrey Calley Franklin, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, James DeBernardo Franklin, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Britany DeBernardo

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully,Maria Szemplinski

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Monica Rahilly Londonderry, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Karen Hodgson Henniker, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Samantha Tessier Seabrook, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Jessica Supry Concord, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Laurel Pimental Manchester, Hillsborough, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Heidi Hanson Pembroke, NH

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB1356, which addresses the statute of limitations for private rights of action regarding medical procedures intended to alter a minor's gender. This important legislation protects New Hampshire families by: • Providing adequate time for families to understand the full consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on their children • Ensuring that parents and young adults have sufficient opportunity to seek legal recourse when harmed by gender transition treatments • Holding medical providers accountable for life-altering procedures performed on minors • Protecting other children from similar harm in the future The long-term effects of gender-altering medical interventions often don't become apparent until years later. Families deserve adequate time to seek justice when their children have been harmed by these irreversible procedures. I urge the Judiciary Committee to pass HB1356 and protect New Hampshire's children and families. Respectfully, Sarah Courchaine Sanbornton, NH