SB 432 · 2026 · Senate · Education Committee
Sunscreen use in schools and camps
AI-generated(New Title) authorizing 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.
Permits self-application of sunscreen by children in schools and camps without a prescription or health care provider's note, authorizes certain personnel to apply sunscreen with parental permission, and establishes a skin cancer prevention education program in public schools.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 14, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✕House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill permits the self-application of sunscreen by children in schools and camps without the requirement of a prescription or a doctor'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.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Education Finance
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Sen. Keith MurphyRChair· Education Finance
- Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
- Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
- Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
- Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
- Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
- Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
- Sen. Daryl AbbasRPresident Pro Tempore
- Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
- Rep. Jennifer MandelbaumDClerk· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Also: Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Tim McGoughR, Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD, Rep. Julie MilesR, Rep. Patrick LongD
Public testimony
13 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
92% support8% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“Please stop and think for a second. Where in our constitution does the state gain authority to micromanage application of sunscreen? This is nonsense.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-209:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing
- 2026-03-3010:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
- 2026-05-0410:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 1
- Jan 13, 2026Sen==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/13/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:15 am; SC 45
- Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:30 am; SC 46
- Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0508s, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
- Feb 19, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0508s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
- Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0508s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
- Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
- Mar 30, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/30/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- May 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 05/04/2026 10:30 am GP 232
- May 4, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 05/04/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 19 P. 11
- May 14, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 16
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.