This bill establishes a patient's right to receive appropriate reproductive care for medical conditions that may result in sterilization or infertility. It amends RSA 329 by adding a new section, 329:31-c, which stipulates that physicians cannot deny treatment based on a patient's age, number of children, marital status, or fertility goals, provided the patient is 18 years or older and has a medical condition that warrants such treatment. The bill allows physicians to require informed consent and waivers from patients, while also outlining that patients who proceed with treatment after signing these documents cannot pursue civil action against healthcare providers for resulting sterility, except in cases of purposeful, reckless, or negligent acts.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "medical condition" and specifies that gender dysphoria does not qualify as a medical condition affecting reproductive capability, although patients with gender dysphoria cannot be denied sterilizing treatments. It also allows patients denied appropriate reproductive care to seek a review from the board of medicine within three years of the denial. The bill includes provisions for the board of medicine to review complaints related to violations of this new section and outlines the disciplinary actions that may follow. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 329:9
Version adopted by both bodies: 329:9
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 329:9