Amendment 2026-1006h to HB1071 (2026)

Repealing immunity afforded health care facilities when following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency.


Revision: March 4, 2026, 4:09 p.m.

Rep. Kesselring, Hills. 18

Rep. Drew, Hills. 19

March 3, 2026

2026-1006h

07/09

 

 

Amendment to HB 1071

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:  

 

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granted to health care facilities following rules or orders issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency, shall be repealed upon the passage of this act.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immunity granted to health care facilities following rules or orders issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency, is repealed.  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.