Welcome to another installment of what’s going on in NH law! This month we’re going over more recent bills proposed or signed into law that affect a variety of NH residents. Check out the latest in NH updated laws:
Flying cars are now road legal
That’s right, you read that properly. The New Hampshire state legislature signed into law House Bill 1182 which makes it legal for “roadable aircraft”, which means cars with airplane wings, or other flying apparatuses, to be in the state of NH. NH is the very first state to legalize the so-called “flying cars”. Learn more at CarAndDriver.com
Definition of sexual assault has been updated
As of January 1st, 2021, the term sexual assault will also include sexual contact between school employees and students between ages 13 and 18. This is intended to close a loophole in the law. Learn more on WMUR.com
Increased protection for sexual assault victims
Other laws coming into effect on January 16th, 2021 increases protections for those victimized by sexual assault, and additionally requires universities and colleges to adopt sexual misconduct policies regarding dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and more. It is one of the most comprehensive bills in the country. Learn more on WMUR.com
Epi-Pens must be covered by insurance
House Bill 1280 specifies that Epi-Pen brand injectors must be included in insurance plans. This means that those who purchased Epi-Pens through their own means as it was not covered by an insurance plan in the past will now be covered. The bill also specifies that co-pays and deductibles for Epi-Pen cannot be higher than comparable services. Learn more at ConcordMonitor.com
Police officers must report any misconduct
Police officers will be required by law, as of January 1st, 2021, to report any misconduct they see of their fellow officers. The misconduct must be reported to the officer’s chief. An officer cannot be retaliated against for making a report. Learn more at ConcordMonitor.com
Stay tuned for next month’s updated NH laws to see what else is going on in NH and how laws are changing.
