Revision: May 6, 2026, 11:54 a.m.
Rep. Noble, Hills. 2
May 4, 2026
2026-1815h
12/07
Amendment to SB 434
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Subdivision; Prohibition of Materials Harmful to Minors in Schools. Amend RSA 189 by inserting after section 74 the following new subdivision:
Prohibition of Materials Harmful to Minors in Schools
189:74-a Prohibition of Materials Harmful to Minors in Schools.
I. For the purposes of this subdivision:
(a) "Material" means any printed matter, visual presentation, web-based content, live performance, or sound recording, including, but not limited to, books, magazines, motion picture films or videos, pamphlets, phonographic records, pictures, drawings, photographs, figures, statues, plays, dances, or other representations that are provided by the school district or by school employees, volunteers, guests, or speakers.
(b) "Material considered harmful to minors" means material that, when considered as a whole:
(1) Predominantly appeals to the prurient interest of minors;
(2) Depicts sexual conduct in a manner that is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community with respect to what is suitable for minors;
(3) Lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value; and
(4) Is inappropriate to the age of the minors to whom it is being made available or presented.
II. No later than September 1, 2026, each local school board shall adopt a policy to be used to address complaints submitted by parents or guardians alleging that material that is presented or made available is harmful to minors or age inappropriate. The policy shall be posted on the district website. The policy shall include the definition for material considered harmful to minors, as defined in RSA 189:74-a, I(b).
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2026-1815h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires local school boards to adopt and display a policy to be used to address complaints submitted by parents or guardians alleging that material made available in school is harmful or inappropriate to minors.