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New Hampshire

SUNucate

Current Status: Not Enacted

Current Law

SUNucate legislation was actively considered during the 2026 session. SB 432 passed the Senate but was later recommended Inexpedient to Legislate by the House committee. The language was later incorporated into HB 1356, which ultimately failed in conference committee. 2026: SB 432 passed the Senate, later recommended Inexpedient to Legislate by the House. Language added to HB 1356, which was killed in conference. Legislative findings on UV exposure and sun-protective clothing in schools.

Comparison to SUNucate

New Hampshire has not adopted the major components of the SUNucate model legislation. The state remains an opportunity state for comprehensive school and youth camp sunscreen access protections.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

2026 Update: SB 432 passed Senate, language added to HB 1356 (failed in conference)

Sources

SB 432 (2026)

HB 1356 (2026)

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

New Hampshire does not have comprehensive state laws regulating medical spas. The Board of Nursing and the Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics have stated that dermatologic/cosmetic procedures can be delegated to an RN or LPN by a supervising physician or APRN if the physician or APRN performs the initial assessment. LPNs must have on site supervision. An esthetician with additional training may perform chemical exfoliation, microdermabrasion, light therapy devices, FDA registered Class I and II devices, and radiofrequency devices

Opportunities for Improvement

New Hampshire would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

New Hampshire Board of Nursing Position Statement and Clinical Practice Advisories

New Hampshire Administrative Code § Bar 302.07

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