This bill amends existing laws to allow public property to be utilized for providing temporary shelter and aid to the homeless, while also offering indemnification to governmental units from claims related to injuries that may occur during such activities. Specifically, it modifies RSA 35-B:6 to include provisions for the use of public property for "temporary shelter and/or aid for the homeless," and establishes that the appropriate authority in charge of public property will not be held liable for negligence unless there is evidence of intentional misconduct or conscious disregard for safety. Additionally, it introduces a new section, RSA 507-B:12, which states that governmental units providing assistance to the homeless will not have a duty of care to prevent injuries related to such aid, unless caused by intentional misconduct.

The bill also stipulates that any legal action seeking damages must detail the specific actions that led to the harm, ensuring that claims are not frivolous. Furthermore, it exempts governmental units from all statutes and common law related to tenancy and occupancy when providing temporary shelter. The effective date for this act is set for 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-B:6