New HampshireNew Hampshire requires trauma kits in public schools
New Hampshire requires trauma kits in public schools, except those vacant or under construction or renovation, and sets aside $25,000 for the trauma kit fund.
What it does
Public schools must have readily available kits to help treat severe bleeding. Schools that are vacant or under construction or renovation are exempt.
The law sets aside $25,000 in state money for the trauma kit fund. Unspent money stays available, and the fund can also receive donations and grants.
Parents generally must consent in writing to student recordings by public bodies. Exceptions include required coursework, school-sponsored events open to the public, and approved student media instruction.
Argument forReadily available kits and money to buy them could help people respond to severe bleeding in public schools.
Argument againstExceptions for required coursework and approved student media instruction could leave parents with less control over recordings of their children.
More detail
Public schools must keep trauma kits installed and readily available. Selected buildings owned and occupied by the state also require kits. The Department of Administrative Services, working with state emergency medical officials, determines kit numbers per school and placement priorities and schedules. Schools and state-owned buildings that are vacant or under construction or renovation are exempt. Kits must include bleeding-control supplies, protective gloves, scissors, and instructions. The law does not require property managers or their employees working for the state to use the kits in an emergency. The trauma kit provisions took effect July 1, 2026.
The law sets aside $25,000 for the Department of Administrative Services to deposit into the trauma kit fund. The fund pays for buying and distributing trauma kits covered by the law. Unspent money remains available in the fund rather than expiring at the end of the fiscal year. The department may also accept gifts, grants, donations, and other money for this purpose. The funding provisions took effect July 1, 2026. The $25,000 is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Parents have a right to give written consent before covered public bodies make video or voice recordings of their children, with listed exceptions. The rule covers the state and local public bodies, including schools covered by the cited education law. Consent is not required for court proceedings, interviews to gather evidence in criminal or child protection investigations, or required assessments. Consent is not required for recordings made solely for safety demonstrations, including maintaining order and discipline in school common areas or on student transportation vehicles. Consent is not required for school-sponsored events open to the general public or regular coursework required by the school. Another exception covers instruction in student journalism, media production, or broadcasting courses or school-sponsored extracurricular activities approved by the local school board or board of trustees. The recording consent provision took effect July 15, 2026.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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History
- 2026
- Jul 17II. Remainder Effective 07/15/2026Latest
- Jul 17I. Section 1-3 Effective 07/01/2026
- Jul 17Signed by the Governor Kelly Ayotte on 07/15/2026; Chapter 336Became Law
- Jul 6Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15To Governor
- Jul 6Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
- Jun 23Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2180e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14Major
- Jun 4Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2180e: AA VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 48
- Jun 4Conference Committee Report # 2026-2005c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
- Jun 4Conference Committee Report 2026-2005c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 4
- May 28Conference Committee Report # 2026-2005c Filed 05/28/2026; House Amendment + New Amendment HC 22
- May 19Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/20/2026, 09:30 am, Room 153, GP
- May 14Speaker Appoints: Reps. Noble, Peternel, Erf, Balboni 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
- May 14House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Noble): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
- May 6President Appoints: Senators Ward, Abbas, Prentiss; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
- May 6Sen. Ward Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
- Apr 23Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 72
- Apr 23Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1351h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 48Passed House
- Apr 23Amendment # 2026-1351h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 48
- Apr 23Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 48Minor
- Apr 15Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1351h (NT) 04/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC)Minor
- Apr 8==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- Apr 8==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/13/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- Apr 8Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-1351h: 04/13/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- Mar 17Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:30 am GP 232
- Feb 26Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 5 P. 124Minor
- Feb 19Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4Passed Senate
- Feb 5Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6Minor
- 2025
- Dec 11Hearing: 01/20/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:15 am; SC 46
- Dec 11==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/13/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:00 am; SC 45
- Nov 21Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 1Introduced
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