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NH SB432
NH SB432Authorizing the application of sunscreen in schools and camps without a licensed health care provider's note or prescription and establishing a skin cancer prevention education program.
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Introduced
11/21/2025
11/21/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits the self-application of sunscreen by children in schools and camps without the requirement of a prescription or a licensed health care provider's note. The bill authorizes specific school and camp personnel to apply sunscreen to a child with permission of the child's parent or guardian. The bill also establishes a skin cancer prevention education program in public schools.
AI Summary
This bill allows children in schools and recreation camps to use sunscreen without needing a doctor's note or prescription, provided the sunscreen is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter use. It also permits designated school and camp staff to help children apply sunscreen if parents or guardians give permission, and protects these staff members from legal liability when applying sunscreen according to the bill's provisions. Furthermore, the bill mandates that public schools incorporate age-appropriate education on skin cancer prevention, including the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and strategies to reduce risk, such as using sunscreen and protective clothing.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (19)
Ruth Ward (R)*,
Daryl Abbas (R),
Debra Altschiller (D),
Kevin Avard (R),
Regina Birdsell (R),
Sharon Carson (R),
Donovan Fenton (D),
Bill Gannon (R),
Dan Innis (R),
Katelyn Kuttab (R),
Patrick Long (D),
Jennifer Mandelbaum (D),
Tim McGough (R),
Julie Miles (R),
Keith Murphy (R),
Howard Pearl (R),
Cindy Rosenwald (D),
Victoria Sullivan (R),
David Watters (D),
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 5 (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1204&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&txtFormat=html&v=SA&id=1204 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1204&txtFormat=html |
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