HB 730-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2025 SESSION
25-0733
11/05
HOUSE BILL730-FN
AN ACTrequiring school districts to educate and provide information to students regarding adoption during health education for grades 9 through 12, and in college in certain circumstances.
SPONSORS:Rep. Sellers, Graf. 18; Rep. Sheehan, Hills. 43; Rep. Panek, Hills. 1; Rep. Seidel, Hills. 29; Rep. Aures, Merr. 13; Rep. Ulery, Hills. 13; Rep. Perez, Rock. 16
COMMITTEE:Education Policy and Administration
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ANALYSIS
This bill requires school districts to annually discuss and provide materials related to adoption during health education for grades 9-12, and requires colleges and high schools to provide access to such materials anytime sexually transmitted infections or contraception are discussed, or are or may be included on an examination.
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Explanation:Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
25-0733
11/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
AN ACTrequiring school districts to educate and provide information to students regarding adoption during health education for grades 9 through 12, and in college in certain circumstances.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Section; Adoption Education Required. Amend RSA 193-E by inserting after section 3-f the following new section:
193-E:3-g Adoption Education Required.
I. Pursuant to a local school district or chartered public school's requirement to demonstrate that it provides the opportunity for an adequate education, in order to demonstrate that it has provided health and wellness education under RSA 193-E:3-b, I(a)(7) each school shall annually submit to the department of education proof of compliance with this section.
II. For students grades 9 through 12, as part of health and wellness education each school shall annually conduct at least one hour of discussion related to adoption and provide materials related to unexpected pregnancy options including adoption, current adoption practices, adoption resources, and the safe haven program pursuant to RSA 132-A.
III. Such materials provided pursuant to paragraph II shall be approved by the department of education. The commissioner shall adopt rules to effectuate the purpose of this section pursuant to RSA 541-A.
IV. The attorney general shall have standing as parens patriae to enforce this section on behalf of any or all residents or citizens of New Hampshire.
V. The attorney general shall have a cause of action to sue for damages or injunctive relief on behalf of any or all residents or citizens of New Hampshire against any person or entity that violates this section.
2 New Section; Adoption Materials to be Provided. Amend RSA 187-A by inserting after section 16-c the following new section:
187-A:16-d Adoption Materials to be Provided. Colleges and universities shall provide materials which meet the requirements of RSA 193-E:3-g, II to all students anytime sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, or contraception are discussed, or are or may be included on an examination.
3 New Section; Adoption Materials to be Provided. Amend RSA 188-F by inserting after section 6-a the following new section:
188-F:6-b Adoption Materials to be Provided. Community colleges shall provide materials which meet the requirements of RSA 193-E:3-g, II to all students anytime sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, or contraception are discussed, or are or may be included on an examination.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
LBA
25-0733
1/11/25
HB 730-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACTrequiring school districts to educate and provide information to students regarding adoption during health education for grades 9 through 12, and in college in certain circumstances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is unable to complete a fiscal note for this bill as it is awaiting information from the Department of Justice. The Department was contacted on 1/2/25 for a fiscal note worksheet. When completed, the fiscal note will be forwarded to the House Clerk's Office.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education, Department of Justice, Community College System of New Hampshire, and University System of New Hampshire