2021 Bills We’re Tracking

2021 Bills We Are Tracking

ReopenNH Priority Bills

Bill # Position Title Status Notes

HB 63
SUPPORT relative to the reversal or forgiveness of emergency order violations.

HCR2
SUPPORT terminating the state of emergency declared by the governor due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

HB187
SUPPORT relative to emergency powers of the commissioner of health and human services

HB325
SUPPORT relative to termination of a state of emergency by simple resolution

HB280
SUPPORT relative to termination of an emergency order issued by the governor

HB440
SUPPORT relative to the protection of religious liberty

HB389
SUPPORT relative to the establishment of a joint legislative emergency executive order oversight committee during a declared state of emergency

HB493
OPPOSE establishing a criminal penalty for an assault committed against a person who is conveying public health or safety guidance or requirements during a declared state of emergency

SB138
OPPOSE relative to consumer protections against profiteering in necessities

Other Bills We’re Tracking

2021-0409

HB 331

Title:

relatve to a forfeiture of personal property.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Michael Sylvia , James SpillaneBob GreeneAlicia LekasTony LekasJudy Aron

2021-0424

HB 506

Title:

relative to equal access to places of public accomodation.

 SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Barbara Comtois , David BinfordKevin VervilleDavid LoveBob GreeneHershel NunezJudy AronMike BordesGregg HoughMelissa Blasek

2021-0431

HB 277

Title:

relative to termination of a state of emergency by the legislature.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Andrew Prout, Melissa Blasek, Kevin Verville

2021-0205

HB 221

Title:

making the state vaccine registry an opt-in program.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Timothy Lang , Jeanine NotterKimberly RiceKevin AvardDavid BinfordTony LekasHershel NunezMike BordesJuliet Harvey-BoliaDouglas TrottierDiane Pauer

2021-0206

HB 220

Title:

establishing medical freedom in immunizations.

NEUTRAL

Sponsors: (Prime) Timothy Lang , Jeanine NotterKimberly RiceClaire RouillardKevin AvardDavid BinfordHoward PearlHershel NunezMike BordesJuliet Harvey-BoliaDiane Pauer

2021-0483

HB 402

Title:

relative to takings of property in a declared emergency.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Michael Sylvia , Alicia Lekas

2021-0709

HB 559

Title:

relative to state of emergency declarations.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Gary Hopper

2021-0726

HB 542

Title:

relative to the applicability of a state of emergency declaration to a house of worship.

SUPPORT!

Sponsors: (Prime) Keith Ammon , Kevin Avard

2021-0749

HB 275

Title:

relative to the governor’s power to initiate a state of emergency and various emergency powers.

SUPPORT!

Sponsors: (Prime) David Binford

2021-1080

SB 155

Title:

codifying provisions included in select emergency orders issued by the governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Jeb Bradley

2021-0751

HB 20

Title:

establishing the Richard “Dick” Hinch education freedom account program.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Sherman Packard, Gregory Hill, Jeb Bradley, Carol McGuire, Maureen Mooney, Ruth Ward, Rick Ladd, Jess Edwards, John Reagan, Jason Osborne, Karen Umberger, Chuck Morse, Glenn Cordelli

2021-0083

HB 131

Title:

relative to reporting of health care associated infections.

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Gary Woods

2021-0133

HB 146

Title:

requiring health care providers to furnish upon request a list of ingredients contained in an injectable medication that is recommended or administered.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Barbara Comtois , Judy Aron, Leah Cushman

2021-0139

HB 94

Title:

relative to licensure renewal dates for certain governing boards under the office of professional licensure and certification.

WATCH

Sponsors: (Prime) Carol McGuire , Tony Lekas

2021-0158

HB 604

Title:

expanding the New Hampshire vaccine association to include adult vaccines.

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Jerry Knirk , Joe Schapiro, Joyce Weston, Gary Woods, Kristina Fargo, Cindy Rosenwald, Erin Hennessey

2021-0218

HB 262

Title:

relative to the adoption of bylaws and ordinances by municipalities.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Josh Yokela

2021-0295

HB 365

Title:

giving peace officer status to federal law enforcement officers.

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Janice Schmidt

2021-0551

HB 306

Title:

relative to revenue estimates while operating under emergency orders caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH

Sponsors: (Prime) Norman Major

2021-0613

HB 414

Title:

relative to evacuations under a state of emergency.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Tony Lekas

2021-0654

HB 439

Title:

relative to the powers of city councils.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Melissa Blasek

2021-0797

HB 492

Title:

requiring the maintenance of the Covid 19 dashboard.

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Kristina Schultz

2021-0806

HB 592

Title:

requiring bond from pharmaceutical companies providing vaccines.

SUPPORT

Sponsors: (Prime) Jeffrey Greeson

2021-1032

SB 75

Title:

relative to school district information on the COVID-19 dashboard maintained by the department of health and human services

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Suzanne Prentiss (D), Rebecca Whitley (D), James Murphy (D)

2021-36

HB 255

Title:

relative to limited liability for institutions of higher education and businesses.

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Rick Ladd, Judy Aron, Barbara Shaw, Steven Smith

2021-828

SB 63

Title:

relative to business liability protection for exposure to coronavirus and COVID-19.

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Bob Giuda, Bill Gannon, Kenneth Weyler, Erin Hennessey, Chuck Morse, Jess Edwards, Sharon Carson, Lynne Ober, Walter Stapleton

2021-895

SB 132

Title:

adopting omnibus legislation relative to COVID-19.

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Suzanne Prentiss

2021-993

SB 95

Title:

adopting omnibus legislation relative to remote meetings and penalties for violation of privacy.

OPPOSE

Sponsors: (Prime) Gary Daniels