Submitted by 1carus_x t3_10a6q2s in newhampshire
New Hampshire recently proposed three bills regarding trans people
HB264
HB368
And unfortunately, HB396
And a new update: there's 619-FN as well, much worse than 396 imo. I really don't have the energy to edit the script I have, there's so many points to be proven harmful and I am honestly just really, really tired.
HB264 will allow people to change their gender marker without requiring surgery, which for trans women, often results in sterilization. The bill wouldn't force people to undergo medicalization that they may not want or need for their care so they can be legally recognized. If HB396 passes, all of that would have been for nothing.
HB396 changes the definition of sex to "biological sex", and never even defines what that is. It would forcefully out trans people, put them into dangerous situations, and overall restrict their freedom to live comfortably. It would also increase the hostility of butch and GNC women in bathrooms, who have already seen an increase in attacks while they're just trying to pee. This bill is obviously trying to protect women, but it's only going to further harm them, as more people will feel comfortable being "bathroom police" and yelling at cis (non trans) women. Not to mention a similar bill HB1180 failed last year.
HB368 is a trans sanctuary bill, which means New Hampshire will not comply with subpoenas from other states trying to prosecute trans folk and parents of trans children. Our motto is "live free or die", and this bill would actually support that, the government should not be preventing care that is being prescribed by medical professionals. As more states are proposing bills to criminalize and erase the existence of trans people, this is more important than ever.
If you wish to contact your local representative you can find their information here.
Down below in the comments I will have a script that can be used to urge reps to help protect those that are fleeing their homes to avoid prosecution, to help prevent required medicalization just to be seen legally, and to discourage the bill that encourages harassment towards and forces trans people into unsafe situations
1carus_x OP t1_j42dxey wrote
Dear [name],
New Hampshire's motto is "Live Free or Die", and HB396 would prevent residents from doing such. A similar bill was introduced last year, HB1180, which failed. There is a reason for it's failing, New Hampshirites believe in living free. HB264 will help make New Hampshire a safer place, requiring surgery for trans people will often result in forced sterilization just so they can be legally seen, all of which would have been for nothing if HB396 passes. HB368 will help protect trans people across the country. As Oklahoma is trying to ban all gender affirming care, other states like Oregon, Virgina, Arkansas, Indiana, Washington, Florida, Mississippi, and many, many more whom are trying to erase, criminalize and ban the existence of trans people, a trans sanctuary bill is more important than ever. Please help save lives of those whom are already marginalized and at risk, pass HB264 and HB368.