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SB 520 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Breast surgery consent for minors

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relative to breast surgeries for minors.

Permits a physician to perform breast surgery on a minor in certain instances at the minor's election in consultation with her primary care physician.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · May 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill permits a physician to perform breast surgery on a minor if the procedure is at the election of the minor in consultation with her primary care physician.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Tara ReardonDPrime
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

26 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

54% support46% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am writing in support of HB 520. I believe deeply in the integrity of the patient–physician relationship and the importance of clinical decision-making grounded in evidence, ethics, and individualized care.…”
— Cathy Stratton, Concord · New Hampshire Medical Societysupports
“I am writing in support of HB 520. As a New Hampshire physician, I believe deeply in the integrity of the patient–physician relationship and the importance of clinical decision-making grounded in evidence, ethics, and individualized care.…”
— Frances Faro, Hanoversupports
“As a health care professional in NH, I support this bill as it will allow physicians to provide appropriate and evidence-based care for their minor patients.…”
— Evan Bick, Hanoversupports
“These type of life altering surgeries should not permitted on minors without parental consult.”
— James Gardner, Keeneopposes
“This was a good bill until it was amended to severely restrict allowable reasons for surgery, thus, once again, inserting the legislature in what should be a decision made by families in consultation with medical personnel.”
— Mary Jenkins, Goffstownopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-03-119:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-089:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-04-1510:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
  2. Mar 11, 2026SenHearing: 03/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 9
  3. Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1170s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
  4. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1170s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1170s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  6. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 9 P. 54
  7. Apr 8, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  8. Apr 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  9. Apr 15, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 18 P. 14
  10. Apr 22, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  11. May 7, 2026HouseLay SB520 on Table (Rep. Mazur): MA RC 193-150 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 34

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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