HB 1071 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee
COVID directive immunity repeal
AI-generatedrepealing immunity afforded health care facilities when following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Repeals immunity granted to health care facilities for following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 8, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✕Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill repeals immunity afforded health care facilities when following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert WherryRChair· Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy
Also: Rep. Aidan AnkarbergI, Rep. Susan DeRoyR, Rep. Linda McGrathR, Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. Matt DrewR, Rep. Jeffrey TenczarR
Public testimony
152 signed in online · 24 wrote testimony
85% support15% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I support this bill to end immunity from prosecution for the medical industrial complex. This is the only way to preserve our rights, Sue those who violate them.…”
“I believe I should have the right to make my own decisions .”
“You all may not like what I am going to say but this the facts. We as citizen of the great country are the sovereign, we elect you to follow the rules of the road that is our state Constitution and or Federal Constitution.…”
“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. I for o e would rather n ot live through another pandemic where we are guessing g and hoping for the best as far as how to engage Healthcare practices. Evidence based practices should always be the standard of care.”
“The research by credible psychiatric scientists shows that such involuntary hospitalizations for people with substance abuse disorders do not help the patient or the public health needs of the community. Francis Hayes, MD ret.”
“Repealing liability protections for health care facilities that acted in good faith and in accordance with public health guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic would set a deeply troubling precedent for how we respond to future public health emergencies.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-02-249:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearingrescheduled
- 2026-03-049:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
- 2026-04-161:00 pmSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 5
- Feb 23, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/23/2026 11:30 am GP 158
- Feb 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/24/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- Mar 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
- Mar 4, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1006h 03/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 49
- Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
- Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1006h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 182
- Mar 11, 2026HouseLay HB1071 on Table (Rep. Beauchemin): MF DV 148-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 182
- Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1006h: MA DV 183-146 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 182
- Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
- Apr 16, 2026SenHearing: 04/16/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 14
- May 14, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/14/2026; SC 18
- May 14, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.