HB 1544 New Hampshire House · 2024 Regular Session

relative to indemnification for municipalities adopting policies to address homelessness.

This bill would allow municipalities to provide temporary shelter and aid to homeless individuals on public property without fear of being sued for negligence. It establishes a legal shield for government employees and units, stating they will not be held liable for injuries or damages occurring in designated homeless aid areas unless the harm was caused by intentional misconduct. Additionally, the bill exempts these government entities from standard landlord-tenant laws when operating such shelters. The legislation aims to encourage local governments to create homeless assistance programs by clarifying their legal protections regarding liability.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2023 Last action Oct 31, 2024
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Sep 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 09/26/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
lower
Jan 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/24/2024 (Vote 18-1; CC)
lower
Dec 11, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 24
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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