This bill seeks to repeal the immunity previously granted to health care facilities that were following directives issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Specifically, it targets RSA 21-P:42-a, which provided legal protection to these facilities in the context of the pandemic. By removing this immunity, the bill allows for potential legal accountability of health care facilities for actions taken under the COVID-19 directives.

The bill includes a straightforward repeal of the aforementioned legal provision, with no additional insertions or modifications to other laws. It is set to take effect immediately upon its passage, indicating a prompt shift in the legal landscape regarding the responsibilities and liabilities of health care facilities in relation to their pandemic response.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:42-a