HB1038 Establishing a committee to study raising awareness of the law providing immunity from liability in certain cases involving drug overdoses.
Establishing a committee to study raising awareness of the law providing immunity from liability in certain cases involving drug overdoses.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minimal cost for a study committee. Preventing overdose deaths reduces emergency medical costs.
Your Community
Better awareness of Good Samaritan protections saves lives by encouraging people to call for help during overdoses rather than fleeing.
Your Freedom
Study committee with no direct impact on freedoms, though the underlying law protects people who do the right thing during emergencies.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 28
Sponsor
Lily Foss (D)
The Short Version
Would create a study committee to raise awareness of NH's Good Samaritan law that protects people who call 911 during drug overdoses from prosecution. Greater awareness could save lives by encouraging bystanders to seek help.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ People at risk of overdose
- ▲ Families affected by substance use disorder
- ▲ Emergency responders
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal committee costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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