This bill amends the complaint procedures in cases before the state commission for human rights. It specifies that only the complainant can remove a case from the commission to court. Currently, any party alleged to have committed an unlawful practice can remove the complaint to superior court. The bill also states that a complainant who chooses to file a civil action in superior court is barred from bringing any subsequent complaint before the commission based on the same alleged unlawful practice. The bill further clarifies the procedures for investigation, conciliation, and dismissal of complaints by the commission. The bill does not have a fiscal impact on the state, county, or local government. The New Hampshire Human Rights Commission and the Judicial Branch have been contacted for input on the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 354-A:21-a, 354-A:21, 354-A:22