New Hampshire HB1593 prohibits disability discrimination in programs receiving federal or state assistance.
New Hampshire HB1593 amends the state's anti-discrimination laws to prohibit exclusion or denial of benefits to individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal or state assistance. It aligns the standards for determining violations with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill also provides remedies, procedures, and rights to bring civil actions, including attorney's fees, for aggrieved parties. Small providers are exempt from making significant structural changes if alternative services are available. The act takes effect January 1, 2027.
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