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 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.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as amended by the Senate. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site
“A pupil may possess and use a topical sunscreen product while on school property or at a school-sponsored event or activity without a licensed health care provider’s note or prescription if the product is regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use for the purpose of limiting ultraviolet light-induced skin damage.”
“All public schools may incorporate instruction in the common school grades utilizing existing, free resources on skin cancer prevention as approved by the state board of education.”
“A participant in a recreation camp may possess and use a topical sunscreen product while attending such camp without a licensed health care provider’s note or prescription if the product is regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use for the purpose of limiting ultraviolet light-induced skin damage.”
“Any pupil who is unable to self-apply sunscreen in accordance with this section may have assistance provided in applying a topical sunscreen product.”
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
Votes
yeanay- Overall100% yea
- Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
- May 4, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate17–0Overall100% yea
- May 14, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted
Hearings and debates
- Jan 20, 2026Public hearingSenate Education24:04–26:082m 4slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
- Feb 19, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0508s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0508s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-0508s — adopted, voice vote
- Mar 30, 2026Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration22:20–25:513m 31slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
- May 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration1:05:13–1:06:181m 5slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Executive Session
- May 14, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
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.