New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 4 R cosponsors

SB 429 — relative to the placement of trauma kits in public schools and making an appropriation therefor and relative to the parental bill of rights concerning the creation of student media recordings.

Last action — II. Remainder Effective 07/15/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 17, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill provides for trauma kits in public schools and addresses parental rights regarding student media recordings.

This bill mandates the placement of trauma kits in public schools and sets guidelines related to parental rights concerning student media. It aims to enhance school safety and clarify the rights of parents in the context of student recordings.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will have increased safety measures in schools and clarity about their rights regarding student recordings.

Summary

(New Title) relative to the placement of trauma kits in public schools and making an appropriation therefor and relative to the parental bill of rights concerning the creation of student media recordings.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

68 added · 109 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 429 includes specific requirements for trauma kits to be placed in public schools, including the addition of instructional documents from reputable organizations like the American Red Cross. This change aims to enhance the preparedness of school staff in case of emergencies by ensuring they have access to key resources that could save lives. Additionally, the bill expands the parental bill of rights concerning student media recordings, allowing for more flexibility regarding parental consent—an important aspect for schools in managing student privacy while fostering creative expression.

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SB 429-FN-A - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 336 SB 429-FN-A - FINAL VERSION 23Apr2026...
SB 429-FN-A - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 336 SB 429-FN-A - FINAL VERSION 23Apr2026...
1 Trauma Kits.
336:1 Trauma Kits.
A trauma kit shall be installed and readily available in selected state-owned and state- occupied buildings and in public schools.
A trauma kit shall be installed and readily available in selected state-owned and state-occupied buildings and in public schools.
Medical materials and equipment similar to those described in subparagraphs I(a) to (d), and any additional items that are approved by the local EMS medical control, as defined in RSA 153- A:2, XV(a), may be included as supplements in addition to the items described in subparagraphs I(a) to (d), if they adequately treat a traumatic injury and can be stored in a readily available kit.
Medical materials and equipment similar to those described in subparagraphs I(a) to (d), and any additional items that are approved by the local EMS medical control, as defined in RSA 153-A:2, XV(a), may be included as supplements in addition to the items described in subparagraphs I(a) to (d), if they adequately treat a traumatic injury and can be stored in a readily available kit.
SB 429-FN-A - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - VI.
VI.
The fund shall be used to provide financial support for the procurement and distribution of trauma kits in accordance with this section.
The fund shall be used to CHAPTER 336 SB 429-FN-A - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - provide financial support for the procurement and distribution of trauma kits in accordance with this section.
2 New Subparagraph;
336:2 New Subparagraph;
3 Appropriation;
336:3 Appropriation;
4 Education;
336:4 Education;
5 Effective Date.
336:5 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2211 4/29/26 SB 429-FN-A- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-1351h) AN ACT relative to the placement of trauma kits in public schools and making an appropriation therefor and relative to the parental bill of rights concerning the creation of student media recordings.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 15, 2026 Effective Date:
This bill does not authorize new positions.
I.
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund(s) None Expenditures* $0 $23,139-$52,657 Indeterminable Increase Funding Source(s) Trauma Kit Fund Appropriations* $0 $25,000 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) Trauma Kit Fund *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,657 if schools are Local Expenditures $0 required to cover Indeterminable Increase the cost difference METHODOLOGY:
Sections 1-3 effective July 1, 2026 II.
This bill requires a trauma kit be installed and readily available in public schools, creates the Trauma Kit Fund, and appropriates $25,000 in Fiscal Year 2027 to the Department of Administrative Services for deposit into the Trauma Kit Fund.
Remainder effective July 15, 2026
Based on information provided by the Department of Administrative Services, Department of Education, and Department of Safety, wall mounted trauma kits currently cost $116.24 a piece and there are 453 public school buildings for which a trauma kit would be required.
Therefore, this bill would have an initial cost of $52,657 ($116.24 kit X 453 schools).
Note that this is under the assumption that each school will only need one kit.
This initial cost will be incurred in FY 2027, however upkeep and replacement of units in FY 2028 and each year thereafter will be an indeterminable increase as it is unknown how many will need to be fixed/replaced.
If schools are required to cover the cost difference from the $25,000 appropriation and the $52,657 expense, schools would have an increase in expenditures of $27,657 ($52,657 kits - $25,000 appropriation = $27,657).
If the intent is for basic bleeding control kits to be readily available without a wall mount, the cost would be $23,139 ($51.08 basic bleeding control kit X 453 schools).
The Department of Safety states the Division of Home Security Emergency Management (HSEM) would be able to distribute the trauma kits through their normal course of business.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Administrative Services, Department of Education, and Department of Safety
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Action History

  1. II. Remainder Effective 07/15/2026

  2. I. Section 1-3 Effective 07/01/2026

  3. Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2026; Chapter 336

  4. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

  5. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  6. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2180e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  7. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2180e: AA VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  8. Conference Committee Report # 2026-2005c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

  9. Conference Committee Report 2026-2005c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  10. Conference Committee Report # 2026-2005c Filed 05/28/2026; House Amendment + New Amendment HC 22

  11. Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/20/2026, 09:30 am, Room 153, GP

  12. Speaker Appoints: Reps. Noble, Peternel, Erf, Balboni 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147

  13. House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Noble): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147

  14. President Appoints: Senators Ward, Abbas, Prentiss; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  15. Sen. Ward Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  16. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 72

  17. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1351h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 48

  18. Amendment # 2026-1351h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 48

  19. Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 48

  20. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1351h (NT) 04/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC)

  21. ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  22. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/13/2026 01:00 pm GP 232

  23. Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-1351h: 04/13/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  24. Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:30 am GP 232

  25. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 5 P. 124

  26. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  27. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6

  28. Hearing: 01/20/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:15 am; SC 46

  29. ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/13/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:00 am; SC 45

  30. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 405 not signed on

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Not signed on (405)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 429 do?
(New Title) relative to the placement of trauma kits in public schools and making an appropriation therefor and relative to the parental bill of rights concerning the creation of student media recordings.
Who sponsors SB 429?
SB 429 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Bill Gannon (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), David Watters (Democrat), and Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 429?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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