HB 1071 - AS INTRODUCED
2026 SESSION
26-2388
05/06
HOUSE BILL 1071
SPONSORS: Rep. Tom Mannion, Hills. 1; Rep. Ankarberg, Straf. 7; Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3; Rep. Wherry, Hills. 13; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Perez, Rock. 16; Rep. Drew, Hills. 19; Rep. Tenczar, Hills. 1
COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
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ANALYSIS
This bill repeals immunity afforded health care facilities when following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
26-2388
05/06
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Repeal. RSA 21-P:42-a, relative to immunity granted to health care facilities following rules or orders issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency, is repealed.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 23, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | House | Hearing |
Feb. 18, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/24/2026 11:00 am GP 158
Feb. 17, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/23/2026 11:30 am GP 158
Nov. 12, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1