Bill Text - HB236 (2021)

Creating a statute of limitation on civil actions relative to damage caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.


Revision: May 25, 2021, 12:09 p.m.

Senate Judiciary

May 25, 2021

2021-1695s

08/11

 

 

Amendment to HB 236

 

Amend RSA 485-H:11 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

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.