What is the status of HB1356?

In committee as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off; SJ 14 (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1356?

Robert Wherry (R, 13), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1356?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3064&sy=2026

New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire HB1356: (New Title) 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.

Q: What is HB1356?

HB1356 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (New Title) 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.

Q: What does HB1356 do?

In its own words: 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, 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. Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 32; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. Potenza, Straf. 19; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Ford, Rock. 3 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────.

Status: In committee, June 2, 2026

What the bill says

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, 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. Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 32; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. Potenza, Straf. 19; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Ford, Rock. 3 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────.

From the amended text, May 14, 2026:

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, 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. Rep. Kofalt, Hills. 32; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. Potenza, Straf. 19; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Ford, Rock. 3 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Extends the time period to file a claim for violation of the prohibition on medical procedures intended to change a minor's gender from 2 years to 10 years from the date the minor reaches the age of majority. II. 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. III. Authorizes specific school and camp personnel to apply sunscreen to a child with permission of the child's parent or guardian. IV. Establishes a skin cancer prevention education program in public schools. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - …

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