Revision: May 13, 2026, 9:50 a.m.
Rep. Noble, Hills. 2
Rep. Drye, Sull. 7
Rep. Belcher, Carr. 4
May 13, 2026
2026-1937h
12/07
Floor Amendment to SB 434
Amend RSA 189:74-a as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
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.
(b) "Material considered harmful to minors" means material that, when considered as a whole:
(1) Predominantly appeals to the prurient interest of minors in sex, that is, an interest in lewdness or lascivious thoughts;
(2) Depicts or describes sexual conduct in a manner so explicit as to be patently offensive to contemporary adult standards, in the county within which the school district resides, with respect to what is suitable material for minors; and
(3) Lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
II. No later than November 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 obscene and harmful to minors. 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).
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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 presented in school is obscene and harmful to minors.