HB 428 - AS INTRODUCED
2001 SESSION
09/01
HOUSE BILL 428
AN ACT relative to claims against the state by certain victims of Judge John C. Fairbanks.
SPONSORS: Rep. Mirski, Graf 12; Rep. Phinizy, Sull 7; Rep. Dudley, Graf 14; Sen. Roberge, Dist 9; Rep. Boyce, Dist 4
This bill allows certain victims of Judge John C. Fairbanks to proceed with claims for damages against the state.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
01-0247
09/01
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand One
AN ACT relative to claims against the state by certain victims of Judge John C. Fairbanks.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Claims Against the State Permitted. The state of New Hampshire hereby allows persons claiming to be victims of Judge John C. Fairbanks committed as a judicial officer and agent of the state to bring suit for damages and costs as compensation for acts by Judge Fairbanks. Notwithstanding that the actions of Judge Fairbanks were not within the scope of his authority and not the valid exercise of judicial function, the state of New Hampshire shall permit such claims for damages and shall be responsible for payment of any awards pursuant to the provisions of RSA 99-D:2. Claimants shall proceed pursuant to RSA 541-B, except that the limitations on claims under RSA 541-B:14 shall not apply to such claims.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2002.