Rep. Knirk, Carr. 3
February 15, 2022
2022-0707h
05/10
Amendment to HB 1369
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to communicable disease health and safety policies at New Hampshire performing arts venues.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Chapter; Performing Arts Venues Communicable Disease Health and Safety Policies. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 359-S the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 359-T
Performing Arts Venues Communicable Disease Health and Safety Policies
359-T:1 Performing Arts Venues; Communicable Disease Health and Safety Policies. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the owners, operators, and promoters of performing arts venues located in New Hampshire shall have the authority to establish communicable disease health and safety policies, including mask requirements, vaccine requirements, testing requirements, or a combination thereof, in order to protect patrons, staff, performers, and the venue's financial investments. If policies posted at the time of ticket purchase relative to communicable disease change after the ticket purchase is completed, the venue shall refund the ticket price at the patron's request, unless the patron has acknowledged that all orders are subject to venue policies at the time of the show, which may be different than the policies at the time of purchase.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2022-0707h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill provides that performing arts venues in New Hampshire have the authority to establish their own communicable disease health and safety policies.
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2022 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 7, 2022 | House | Hearing |
| House | Floor Vote |
March 20, 2022: Lay HB1369 on Table (Rep. Cushman): MA RC 177-146 03/16/2022 HJ 7
Feb. 25, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Feb. 25, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2022-0707h (NT) (Vote 11-9; RC)
Jan. 21, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/07/2022 09:30 am LOB 210-211
Jan. 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/18/2022 02:45 pm LOB 210-211
Nov. 20, 2021: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs