Revision: March 9, 2022, 1:12 p.m.
Rep. Layon, Rock. 6
March 8, 2022
2022-1013h
07/05
Amendment to HB 1495-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT prohibiting the state from requiring businesses to require vaccine or documentation related to vaccination or immunity status.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Chapter; Prohibition on Certain Vaccine Requirements. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 9-F the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 9-G
PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
9-G:1 Prohibition on Requiring Vaccination or Documentation. The state of New Hampshire and its political subdivisions shall not:
I. Require any business to require the vaccination of any customer or employee except as specified in RSA 141-C:20-a, I; or
II. Require any business to require or check for the possession of any documentation for certifying vaccination or immunity status.
III. This section shall not apply to state agencies certifying a medical facility or provider which is subject to a valid and enforceable Medicare or Medicaid condition of participation that imposes a vaccination requirement.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2022-1013h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits the state of New Hampshire and its political subdivisions from requiring any business to require vaccination or documentation of vaccination or immunity, except for state agencies certifying a medical facility or provider which is subject to a Medicare or Medicaid vaccination requirement or under RSA 141-C:20-a, I.