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NH becomes first state to require doctors follow patients' wishes on sterilization

By WBUR.org  
   July 29, 2025

New Hampshire is the first state to legally require doctors and medical staff to follow a patient's desires to seek sterilization, especially if it's the result of a medically necessary operation. The new law, signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte earlier this month, specifically addresses people with medical conditions who want to get sterilized for their reproductive health.

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