Text of NH HB 1356 (2026)

HB 1356-FN - AS INTRODUCED 2026 SESSION 26-3064 05/06 HOUSE BILL 1356-FN AN ACT relative to the statute of limitations for bringing a private right of action for violation of the statute prohibiting medical procedures and treatments intended to alter a minor's gender. SPONSORS: Rep. Wherry, Hills. 13; Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 32; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. Potenza, Straf. 19; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Ford, Rock. 3 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill extends the time period to file a claim for violation of the prohibition on medical procedures intended to change a minor's gender from 2 years to 10 years from the date the minor reaches the age of majority. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type. 26-3064 05/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the statute of limitations for bringing a private right of action for violation of the statute prohibiting medical procedures and treatments intended to alter a minor's gender. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Prohibition on Medical Procedures and Treatments Intended to Alter a Minor's Gender; Private Right of Action; Statute of Limitations Extended. Amend RSA 332-N:3, II to read as follows: II. An individual under 18 years of age may bring an action during their minority through a parent or next friend, or may bring an action in their own name upon reaching majority. A person shall bring a claim for a violation of this chapter no later than [2] 10 years after the minor aggrieved by violation of this chapter reaches the age of majority. 2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage. LBA 26-3064 11/3/25 HB 1356-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT relative to the statute of limitations for bringing a private right of action for violation of the statute prohibiting medical procedures and treatments intended to alter a minor's gender. FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund None Expenditures* Indeterminable Funding Source General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 County Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 County Expenditures Indeterminable Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Expenditures Indeterminable METHODOLOGY: This bill adds, deletes, or modifies a criminal penalty, or changes statute to which there is a penalty for violation. Therefore, this bill may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs, for the state, as well as county and local governments. A summary of such costs can be found at: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/lba/Budget/Fiscal_Notes/JudicialCorrectionalCosts.pdf AGENCIES CONTACTED: Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association