This bill seeks to repeal the immunity previously granted to health care facilities under RSA 21-P:42-a, which was established in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The repeal means that health care facilities will no longer be protected from legal liability for actions taken while following directives issued during the emergency. However, the bill stipulates that any person or entity that complied with the rules or orders under the now-repealed RSA 21-P:42-a will still retain immunity from prosecution related to those actions. The bill includes specific legal language indicating the repeal of RSA 21-P:42-a, which is marked by and tags. It clarifies that the repeal will only apply to actions or omissions occurring after the effective date of the act, ensuring that immunity remains intact for actions taken prior to this date. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:42-a
As Amended by the House: 21-P:42-a