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1 New Section; Video Viewing Required. Amend RSA 193-E by inserting after section 3-f the following new section:
193-E:3-g Video Viewing Required.
I. As used in this section:
(a) "Abortion procedures discussion" means an oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation about human biology related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb.
(b) "Human sexuality instruction" means an oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation about sexual activity and pregnancy in the context of student health or healthy relationships.
II. 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.
III. For students grades 9 through 12, as part of health and wellness education each school shall annually show at least 2 of the following videos:
(a) The "What is Abortion? Abortion Pill" video developed by Live Action, showing the process of chemical abortion in the first trimester through high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation;
(b) The "What is Abortion? Suction Dilation and Curettage" video developed by Live Action, showing the process of surgical abortion in the first trimester through high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation; or
(c) The "What is Abortion? Dilation and Evacuation" video developed by Live Action, showing the process of a surgical abortion in the second trimester through high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation.
IV. No school district or chartered public school, or its personnel or agents, shall provide or refer students for abortion services, or permit a person or entity to offer, sponsor, or furnish in any manner any course materials for human sexuality instruction to its students if such person or entity is a provider of abortion services.
V. 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.
VI. 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 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.
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1 New Section; Video Viewing Required. Amend RSA 193-E by inserting after section 3-f the following new section:
193-E:3-g Video Viewing Required.
I. As used in this section:
(a) "Abortion procedures discussion" means an oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation about human biology related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb.
(b) "Human sexuality instruction" means an oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation about sexual activity and pregnancy in the context of student health or healthy relationships.
II. 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.
III. For students grades 9 through 12, as part of health and wellness education each school shall annually show at least 2 of the following videos:
(a) The "What is Abortion? Abortion Pill" video developed by Live Action, showing the process of chemical abortion in the first trimester through high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation;
(b) The "What is Abortion? Suction Dilation and Curettage" video developed by Live Action, showing the process of surgical abortion in the first trimester through high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation; or
(c) The "What is Abortion? Dilation and Evacuation" video developed by Live Action, showing the process of a surgical abortion in the second trimester through high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation.
IV. No school district or chartered public school, or its personnel or agents, shall provide or refer students for abortion services, or permit a person or entity to offer, sponsor, or furnish in any manner any course materials for human sexuality instruction to its students if such person or entity is a provider of abortion services.
V. 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.
VI. 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 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.