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1 Statement of Findings and Purpose.
I. The general court hereby finds that:
(a) The exercise of a person's right to free speech is a First Amendment activity, the protection of which is paramount.
(b) RSA 132:37 through RSA 132:40 (2014, 81) would infringe on the free speech rights of innocent people.
(c) RSA 132:37 through RSA 132:40 (2014, 81), if implemented would be subject to immediate constitutional challenge.
(d) RSA 132:37 through RSA 132:40 (2014, 81) has served no public purpose.
II. Therefore, the general court hereby repeals RSA 132:37 through RSA 132:40 because if left as law, this statute will cause the state of New Hampshire to expend considerable sums defending a law which the United States Supreme Court may find unconstitutional and which has served no public purpose.
2 Repeal. RSA 132:37-132:40, relative to access to reproductive health care facilities, are repealed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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1 Statement of Findings and Purpose.
I. The general court hereby finds that:
(a) The exercise of a person's right to free speech is a First Amendment activity, the protection of which is paramount.
(b) RSA 132:37 through RSA 132:40 (2014, 81) would infringe on the free speech rights of innocent people.
(c) RSA 132:37 through RSA 132:40 (2014, 81), if implemented would be subject to immediate constitutional challenge.
(d) RSA 132:37 through RSA 132:40 (2014, 81) has served no public purpose.
II. Therefore, the general court hereby repeals RSA 132:37 through RSA 132:40 because if left as law, this statute will cause the state of New Hampshire to expend considerable sums defending a law which the United States Supreme Court may find unconstitutional and which has served no public purpose.
2 Repeal. RSA 132:37-132:40, relative to access to reproductive health care facilities, are repealed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.