HB1607 (2020) Compare Changes


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1 New Subdivision; Employee Immunity. Amend RSA 275 by inserting after section 77 the following new subdivision:

Employee Immunity

275:78 Employee Immunity. An employee shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for any act performed at the direction of the employer, whether express or implied, as part of the employee's official scope of duty, in which the employee unintentionally violates the law. An employer shall reimburse the employee for any costs related to legal or administrative proceedings that may arise under this section.

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

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1 New Subdivision; Employee Immunity. Amend RSA 275 by inserting after section 77 the following new subdivision:

Employee Immunity

275:78 Employee Immunity. An employee shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for any act performed at the direction of the employer, whether express or implied, as part of the employee's official scope of duty, in which the employee unintentionally violates the law. An employer shall reimburse the employee for any costs related to legal or administrative proceedings that may arise under this section.

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