Revision: Nov. 9, 2021, 11:13 a.m.
Rep. Ladd, Graf. 4
November 8, 2021
2021-2239h
10/04
Amendment to HB 255
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to prohibiting vaccine mandates by New Hampshire employers.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Section; Protective Legislation; Imposition of Conditions; Prohibiting Mandatory Vaccines. Amend RSA 275 by inserting after section 3 the following new section:
275:3-a Prohibition of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines.
I. No entity in New Hampshire shall compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine by any individual who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19.
II. In this section, "entity" means the state and any political subdivision of the state, corporation, association, club, firm, daycare, public or private school, public or private institution of higher education, partnership, society, nonprofit, joint stock company, or any other entity, including any governmental entity or religious entity.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits New Hampshire entities from compelling receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine by any individual who objects to such vaccination for employment.