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NH HB440

NH HB440
Prohibiting the suspension of civil liberties during a state of emergency.


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Introduced
01/10/2021
In Committee
12/16/2021
Crossed Over
04/13/2021
Passed
03/28/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the suspension of civil liberties during a state of emergency.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the suspension of civil liberties, as defined by the New Hampshire and U.S. Constitutions, during a state of emergency. Specifically, it clarifies that the governor and other executive branch officials do not have the authority to suspend civil liberties, even under emergency powers granted by the legislature. The bill also amends existing law to expressly state that civil liberties, as well as the state and federal constitutions, cannot be suspended during a state of emergency.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Signed by Governor Sununu 04/04/2022; Chapter 11; 04/04/2022 House Journal 9 (on 04/04/2022)

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