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HB 415 · 2025 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Ending free school menstrual products

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removing requirements that schools provide menstrual products in restrooms.

Repeals the state law requiring public school districts to provide menstrual hygiene products at no cost to students.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 20, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill repeals the requirement that school districts provide menstrual hygiene products at no cost.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Katy PeternelRPrimeVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Juliet Harvey-BoliaRDeputy Majority Floor Leader

Also: Rep. Riché ColcombeR, Rep. Jess EdwardsR, Rep. Sheila SeidelR

Public testimony

1,725 signed in online · 650 wrote testimony

1% support99% oppose0% neutral

AgainstMenstrual products are a basic necessity like toilet paper or soap

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“I oppose the bill to repeal the 2019 a bill that was signed into law requiring schools to provide menstrual products in bathrooms. This bill would repeal that law.”
— Meg Jenkins, Gilfordsupports
“I believe that it is necessary to protect the health of young women and children. Passing this bill will help to protect the health of those in need, just as much as, a free lunch or breakfast helps those in need. Please pass this bill.”
— Jennifer Cartwright, Landaffsupports
“These are a needed sanitary item for all girls/ women and alot do not have access to other than school.”
— susan messina-Teryek, Wolfeborosupports
“Good day, I am writing in opposition to HB415 because it is cruel and will contribute to absenteeism among indigent girls who will stay homes from school because they cannot afford personal hygiene products.…”
— Carlene Ferrier, Concord, NH · New Hampshire Nurses Associationopposes
“There are students who cannot afford to purchase all of the menstrual products needed and for others there are times when they are not prepared with the products. This is a necessity not an extravagance.”
— Kathleen Bean, Durhamopposes
“Repealing this law is critical to young girls in the district. Most girls and families don't have the funds to get the Hygenitec products needed to be a girl. By repealing this law, you are hurting more girls, being a girl is tough as it is, and you are only making it tougher.…”
— Anna Mealey, Hooksettopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-229:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-02-129:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 3 P. 8
  2. Jan 22, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2025 01:30 pm LOB 205-207
  3. Feb 12, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/12/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  4. Feb 12, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/12/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 12 P. 5
  5. Feb 20, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 5

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.