HB1529 (2020) Compare Changes


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1 New Subdivision; Release of Mass Murder Information. Amend RSA 21-M by inserting after section 19 the following new subdivision:

Release of Mass Murder Information

21-M:20 Release of Mass Murder Information. No law enforcement agency in this state shall release the name, image, or other information about a mass murder suspect unless the attorney general determines that withholding such information poses a threat to public safety until at least 45 days after the incident. In this section, "mass murder" means an incident in which one or more persons kills or attempts to kill 4 or more people.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Subdivision; Release of Mass Murder Information. Amend RSA 21-M by inserting after section 19 the following new subdivision:

Release of Mass Murder Information

21-M:20 Release of Mass Murder Information. No law enforcement agency in this state shall release the name, image, or other information about a mass murder suspect unless the attorney general determines that withholding such information poses a threat to public safety until at least 45 days after the incident. In this section, "mass murder" means an incident in which one or more persons kills or attempts to kill 4 or more people.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.