Bill > SB139

This bill, effective January 1, 2026, creates a "private right of action" in civil rights cases, meaning individuals who believe their rights under the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act (RSA 354-B) have been unlawfully interfered with can now file their own lawsuits, rather than relying solely on the Attorney General to do so. When such a private action is filed, the court clerk must notify the Attorney General, and any resulting judgments or decrees will also be sent to the Attorney General's office. This change is expected to increase the workload for the Attorney General's office, potentially requiring additional staff to handle the anticipated rise in complaints and the enforcement of related court orders, with estimated costs for additional personnel in the hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

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