This bill amends the existing law regarding the authority of town health officers to create regulations related to public health. Specifically, it modifies RSA 147:1, I by removing the phrase "and such other regulations relating to public health" from the text. This change narrows the scope of regulations that health officers can enact, allowing them to only make regulations for the prevention and removal of nuisances, as determined by their judgment for the health and safety of the community.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any regulations made by health officers will take effect only after they are approved by the selectmen, recorded by the town clerk, and either published in a local newspaper or posted in two or more public places within the town. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 147:1
As Amended by the House: 147:1
Version adopted by both bodies: 147:1
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 147:1