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1 Statute of Limitations; Civil Actions; PFAS Exposure. Amend RSA 485-H:12 to read as follows:
485-H:12 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.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.
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1 Statute of Limitations; Civil Actions; PFAS Exposure. Amend RSA 485-H:12 to read as follows:
485-H:12 Statute of Limitations; Civil Actions; PFAS Exposure.
NotwithstandingRSA 508:4, a 6 20* 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.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.