New Hampshire HB1279 amends the use of physical force in defense of a person and authorizes seclusion or restraint during a personal safety emergency.
New Hampshire HB1279 modifies the conditions under which physical force can be used in defense of a person. It specifies that such force is permissible if the person is likely to use unlawful force in the commission of a felony within the actor's dwelling or its curtilage. Additionally, the bill authorizes physicians, physician associates, or advanced practice registered nurses to use seclusion or restraint during a personal safety emergency. This act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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