HB 1071 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
11Mar2026... 1006h
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
11Mar2026... 1006h 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 Statement of Intent. 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granted to health care facilities following rules or orders issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency, shall be repealed upon the passage of this act. Any person or entity that complied with any rules or orders issued pursuant to RSA 21-P:42-a shall be entitled to immunity from prosecution as a result of the repeal of RSA 21-P:42-a.
2 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immunity granted to health care facilities following rules or orders issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency, is repealed.
3 Applicability. The repeal of RSA 21-P:42-a shall apply only to actions or omissions that occur after the effective date of this section, and this repeal shall not be construed to remove the immunity from liability for any person or entity that was entitled to such immunity prior to the effective date of this act.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | 2026-1006h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 23, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| March 4, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| March 4, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 16, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
April 8, 2026: Hearing: 04/16/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 14
March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1006h: MA DV 183-146 03/11/2026 HJ 7
March 11, 2026: Lay HB1071 on Table (Rep. Beauchemin): MF DV 148-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7
March 11, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1006h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
March 4, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1006h 03/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 49
Feb. 27, 2026: Executive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
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 P. 5