relative to non-public sessions at public meetings where discussion in public would likely affect a person's reputation.

HB 313 requires public meetings to remain open when discussion would likely harm a person's reputation, directly affecting attendees whose reputations might be impacted by public debate. The bill amends New Hampshire law (RSA 91-A:3(c)) to guarantee that any person with a right to attend such a meeting can request the session stay public, and the request must be granted. This applies to matters like discussions about individuals or applications for assistance based on poverty, ensuring transparency in these specific cases. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.