Rep. Comtois, Belk. 7
March 30, 2021
2021-1051h
08/05
Floor Amendment to HB 506
Amend RSA 354-A:16 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
354-A:16 Equal Access to Public Accommodations a Civil Right.
I. The opportunity for every individual to have equal access to places of public accommodation without discrimination because of age, sex, gender identity, race, creed, color, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin is hereby recognized and declared to be a civil right. In addition, no person shall be denied the benefit of the rights afforded by this section on account of that person's sexual orientation. In addition, no individual shall be denied the benefit of the rights afforded by this section because they have declined a medical treatment, medical test, or vaccination or because they refuse to use a medical device.
II. Paragraph I shall not:
(a) Limit the authority of the commissioner of the department of health and human services to order treatment pursuant to RSA 141-C:15 or RSA 141-C:18, nor to order quarantine pursuant to RSA 141-C:11 or RSA 141-C:18.
(b) Supersede the requirement for vaccination as a prerequisite for admission to a school or child care agency pursuant to RSA 141-C:20-a, II.
(c) Supersede the involuntary emergency admission process pursuant to RSA 135-C:27-33; the revocation of conditional discharge process under RSA 135-C:51; or involuntary treatment of patients compliant with RSA 135-C:57, III.
(d) Limit treatment authorized by a guardian over a person; or short term treatment of a personal safety emergency declared by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner in a psychiatric care setting, or authorized by a surrogate decision maker or durable power of attorney for health care delegated by the person while competent to make decisions for them during periods when they are not competent, pursuant to RSA 137-J.
III. Employers may only mandate medical treatment or immunization as a condition of employment when a direct threat exists as defined in 29 CFR 1630.2(r). The department of corrections may mandate medical treatment or immunization for inmates when a direct threat exists as defined in 29 CFR 1630.2(r).
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| House | Floor Vote |
: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
March 11, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 15-6; RC) HC 18 P. 73
March 11, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 15-6; RC) HC 18 P. 73
March 8, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/08/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99826124489 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 11, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 51
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 51