CHAPTER 133
HB 236 - FINAL VERSION
05/27/2021 1695s
2021 SESSION
21-0068
08/05
HOUSE BILL 236
SPONSORS: Rep. Vail, Hills. 30; Rep. Mullen, Hills. 7; Rep. M. Murray, Hills. 22; Rep. Chase, Straf. 18; Rep. Mooney, Hills. 21; Rep. Labranche, Hills. 22; Rep. Healey, Hills. 21; Rep. Meuse, Rock. 29; Sen. Perkins Kwoka, Dist 21
COMMITTEE: Judiciary
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ANALYSIS
This bill creates a statute of limitation on civil actions relative to damage caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
05/27/2021 1695s 21-0068
08/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
133:1 New Section; Statute of Limitations; Civil Actions. Amend RSA 485-H by inserting after section 10 the following new section:
485-H:11 Statute of Limitations; Civil Actions; PFAS Exposure. A civil action arising out of any harm or injury caused by a person or entity found legally responsible for or an action for any damages resulting from a PFAS exposure may be brought within the 6 years after the date the plaintiff discovers, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, such harm, injury, or damages and the causal relationship of an act or omission to such harm, injury or damages. Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting any action brought by the state.
133:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: July 23, 2021
Effective Date: September 21, 2021
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 16, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| March 2, 2021 | House | Exec Session |
| March 2, 2021 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| May 11, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 27, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| May 11, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 27, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
July 26, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 133; Eff: 09/21/2021
July 23, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 133; Eff: 09/21/2021
July 12, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021); SJ 20
July 12, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021); SJ 20
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1695s (Rep. Gordon): MA VV 06/10/2021 HJ 10 P. 12
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1695s (Rep. Gordon): MA VV 06/10/2021 HJ 10 P. 12
May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1695s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021; SJ 17
May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1695s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021; SJ 17
May 27, 2021: Committee Amendment # 2021-1695s, AA, VV; 05/27/2021; SJ 17
May 27, 2021: Committee Amendment # 2021-1695s, AA, VV; 05/27/2021; SJ 17
May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-1695s, 05/27/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 25A
May 25, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-1695s, 05/27/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 25A
May 11, 2021: Remote Hearing: 05/11/2021, 01:45 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 23
May 6, 2021: Remote Hearing: 05/11/2021, 01:45 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 23
April 13, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 12
April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 12
April 8, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. McLean): MF DV 117-226 04/08/2021 HJ 6 P. 110
April 8, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. McLean): MF DV 117-226 04/08/2021 HJ 6 P. 110
April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/08/2021 HJ 6 P. 106
April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/08/2021 HJ 6 P. 106
March 9, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
March 9, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-10; RC) HC 18 P. 51
: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-10; RC) HC 18 P. 51
March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 9:00 a.m. Members of the public may attend using the following links: 1. To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688 2. Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-929-205-6099 3. Webinar ID: 955 0122 9688 The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: hcs@leg.state.nh.us or call (603-271-3600).
March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688
Feb. 16, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/16/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94907543326 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 40
Jan. 9, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 40