New Laws in Nh 2021
Supporters said the bill, drafted by students and survivors of sexual violence and promoted by the Every Voice coalition, is one of the most comprehensive bills on campus sexual violence across the country. Similar laws have been introduced in four other states, but have not been passed. A spokesman for the coalition said bills would be introduced in seven states in 2021. Another will expand state animal cruelty laws and make it illegal to beat, whip, torture or maim wild animals, fish or birds. The third requires drivers who injure or kill cats to notify police or pet owners or face a $1,000 fine, a warrant that has long been in place for crushed dogs. None. A law change that will take effect this new year eliminates these price caps for counties. Changes to New Hampshire`s sexual assault laws will go into effect in the new year. The NHMA supports existing laws governing labour relations in the public sector and opposes changes that impose greater burdens or responsibilities on employers. The new year brings new laws for New Hampshire, including an abortion ban passed as part of the state budget.
Under a new law named after a Concord man who died in 2018, judges are allowed to impose longer prison sentences on repeat drunk drivers who kill or injure others. Tyler Shaw was 20 years old when a repeated drunk driver left an exit on I-89 South, hit a stop sign and hit Shaw`s truck, killing him. Charlie Olsen, an open-minded seventh-grader, enjoyed socializing and spending time with friends. But when the pandemic hit, everything changed. NHMA helps communities implement economic development policies that maintain and create jobs and vitality in our communities. This also includes an expansion of mail-in voters. While New Hampshire law generally requires a person to have a direct reason to request and complete an mail-in ballot, the legislature has temporarily extended this provision to anyone concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic. NHMA supports the preservation and enhancement of municipal energy, climate and community sustainability planning, the protection of the natural environment and the implementation of clean, renewable energy, while recognizing the need for municipalities to manage their resources and the natural environment without unreasonable costs. House Bill 1280 states that injectors that cover disposable devices that inject adrenaline into the body must be included. In addition, co-payments and deductibles for Epi-Pens cannot be higher than for comparable services. As many local officials already know, our legislative work is a full-time, year-round job.
This is an ongoing process and staff have already worked to lay the groundwork for the next Parliament. The success of the NHMA`s legislative efforts depends largely on you. You work at the government level closest to the citizen and are uniquely positioned to help legislators understand how upcoming laws will affect your city. He was an incredible athlete. He could ski and do front, backward and side somersaults that would make anyone jealous. In everything he tried, he excelled. If a law enforcement officer finds wrongdoing on the part of his colleague, he must inform the head of his department as soon as possible, as required by the new law. At that time, the chief is required to initiate an investigation into the allegation to determine whether it is well-founded and to notify the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council. Primo “Howie” Leung was charged in 2019 with sexually assaulting a student off the school`s Massachusetts campus in 2015 and 2016. But school officials didn`t report him to police after he kissed another student in 2018 because state law allowed teens 16 and older to consent to such contact if they weren`t forced. Other laws, which will come into force on January 16, increase protection for victims of sexual assault and require colleges and universities to adopt guidelines on sexual misconduct.
Sexual assault resources are available from the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673. Since its inception in 1994, the National Sexual Assault Helpline has helped more than two million people, according to its website. The NHMA supports the maintenance of local government power without being violated by the state and supports measures that allow municipalities to exercise existing powers more effectively and with greater discretion. The NHMA also supports partnership and coordination between the state and the region to solve common problems. The change could lead to an increase in the number of low-income residents housed in their homes – a potentially significant change in the era of COVID-19. House Bill 1182 states that anyone driving a vehicle weighing 10,001 pounds or more and having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more must automatically be charged with aggravated impaired driving. The NHMA supports the funding of state aid to municipalities, supports laws that allow local control of non-property tax revenue streams, and opposes laws that reduce, suspend, or eliminate existing local taxes, fees, or state aid. Starting Jan. 1, New Hampshire police officers must report instances of misconduct they observe by their peers.
Like so many things in the work of the NHMA, the legislative process depends on the commitment and support of our volunteer members. On Friday, September 23, 2022, 50 representatives from 46 cities and municipalities gathered to debate, discuss and vote on proposed legislative policy positions and a proposal submitted by member municipalities. These policy positions adopted below will guide NHMA`s advocacy efforts for the upcoming 2023-2024 legislative biennial. 1. Identify and address warrants that violate Part 1, Section 28-a of the New Hampshire Constitution. The department cannot take disciplinary action or retaliation against officials who make the initial report, the law states. Now, Medicaid recipients must have the choice to receive care in a “less restrictive environment when such services are available,” and there are no limits to what the county can spend on them. The NHMA recognizes the need for diverse and affordable housing in New Hampshire and the responsibility of each community to provide adequate opportunities for the development of diverse and affordable housing.
The NHMA believes that municipalities should have the discretion to fulfill this responsibility and supports legislation that allows municipalities to find innovative ways to ensure an adequate supply of housing. The bill is one of many legislative changes that are scheduled to come into force on January 1. Here are others: Now, both provisions have ended. The same law it created contained a sunset clause for 1. January. NHMA supports a revenue structure to fund adequate education to meet state responsibilities as defined in the Constitution, statutes and common law with predictable, stable and sustainable revenue streams. NHMA supports initiatives to make the latest information and communication technologies accessible to New Hampshire communities, as long as local authorities are not compromised in terms of land use regulations and safety issues.