HB 1356 — relative to the statute of limitations for bringing a private right of action for violation of the statute prohibiting medical procedures and treatments intended to alter a minor's gender, 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.

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.

The instruction shall be provided in an age appropriate manner and shall include the following components:

I.

The basic facts about skin cancer, including the negative impact of human exposure to ultraviolet radiation obtained through sunburns and indoor tanning;

and II.

A comprehensive set of strategies and behaviors to reduce the risk of contracting skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing.

4 New Section;

Possession and Use of Sunscreen at Recreation Camps.

Amend RSA 170-E by inserting after section 62 the following new section:

170-E:62-a Possession and Use of Sunscreen at Recreation Camps.

I.

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.

II.

Any participant in a recreation camp who is unable to self-apply sunscreen in accordance with this section may have assistance provided in applying a topical sunscreen product.

This assistance shall be provided by appropriate recreation camp personnel only with the permission of a recreation camp participant's parent or guardian.

III.

Recreation camp personnel shall not be held liable in a criminal action or for civil damages for application of a topical sunscreen product if the topical sunscreen product is available to and used by the recreation camp participant in accordance with this section.

IV.

Each recreational camp shall allow for outdoor use articles of sun protective clothing, including, but not limited to, hats and sunglasses.

Recreational camps may set a policy related to the type of sun-protective clothing, including, but not limited to, hats and sunglasses, that will be allowed to be used outdoors pursuant to paragraph IV.

Specific clothing, hats, and sunglasses HB 1356-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE - Page 3 - determined by recreational camp personnel to be inappropriate apparel may be prohibited by the dress code policy.

5 New Paragraph;

Sun Safe Education Materials.

Amend RSA 186:11 by inserting after paragraph XXXVII the following new paragraph:

XXXVIII.

Sun-Safe Education.

Approve of materials and resources for the instruction of sun-safe education in public schools pursuant to RSA 200:47-b.

6 Effective Date.

LBA 26-3064 11/3/255/18/26 HB 1356-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCEDAMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-1940s) AN ACT relative to the statute of limitations for bringing a private right of action for violation of the statute prohibiting medical procedures and treatments intended to alter a minor's gender.gender, 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.

This bill authorizes the application of sunscreen in schools without a licensed health care provider's note or prescription and establishes a skin cancer prevention education program.

The Department of Education states this bill would have the following effects:

· Adds requirements for sun-safe instruction and resources in public schools, thought such instruction would remain optional.

Seeking board approval may prevent public schools from teaching current sun-safe material.

· Schools may need to update their existing dress code policies to allow for sun-protective clothing.

· Increases the administrative burden on school administrators to managing and storing parental permissions for sunscreen application.

Additionally, a communication system would need to be in place for appropriate school and/or camp staff to know which students have parent/guardian consent for sunscreen use and/or assistance with application.

· Schools may need to review or update insurance policies or legal waivers to ensure the liability protection to staff under the proposed legislation.

The cost, if any, for school districts to comply with this bill is indeterminable and will vary by district.

The Department has identified the following areas, which may have an impact on district costs:

· Whether schools have existing sun-safe education materials that they will need to get approved by the state board of education.

· Personnel costs at schools to maintain parent/guardian consent procedures and record keeping for sunscreen use and assistance in application at school and camps.

· Personnel costs at schools to update insurance policies or legal waivers to ensure liability protection to staff.

It is assumed that any administrative efforts related to the compilation, review, and approval process by the state board of education of sun-safe instructional materials and resources, would be absorbed in the Department’s normal operating budget.

Department of Education, Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association