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NH HB1224
NH HB1224Prohibiting state and local governments from adopting certain mandates in response to COVID-19; and prohibiting employers and places of public accommodation from discriminating on the basis of vaccination status.
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Introduced
11/18/2021
11/18/2021
In Committee
11/18/2021
11/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/26/2022
05/26/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill: I. Prohibits state or local government agencies from requiring masks or other facial coverings in response to COVID-19 or other infectious disease. II. Prohibits state or local government agencies from issuing immunity passports or similar standardized documentation of COVID-19 vaccination status. III. Prohibits businesses from requiring documentation of COVID-19 vaccination status. IV. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status by state agencies, employers, and places of public accommodation.
AI Summary
This bill:
I. Prohibits state or local government agencies from requiring masks or other facial coverings in response to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases.
II. Prohibits state or local government agencies from issuing "immunity passports" or similar documentation certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status.
III. Prohibits businesses from requiring documentation of COVID-19 vaccination status from patrons or customers.
IV. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status by state agencies, employers, and places of public accommodation.
The bill includes penalties for violations, which may have an indeterminate fiscal impact on the judicial and correctional systems, as the number of potential charges is unknown. The Department of Justice may also face increased litigation and workload due to legal challenges to the bill's provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Alfred Baldasaro (R)*,
David Binford (R),
Leah Cushman (R),
Robert Giuda (R),
Dawn Johnson (R),
Jeanine Notter (R),
Scott Wallace (R),
Last Action
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Work Session (09:30 6/6/2022 Legislative Office Building 201-203) (on 06/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=2361&sy=2022&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2022&txtbillnumber=HB1224 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2022&id=1454&txtFormat=html |
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