SB409

New Hampshire SB409 amends penalties for disobeying an officer and limits liability for governmental units.

New Hampshire SB409 increases penalties for disobeying an officer, particularly when extrahazardous behavior is involved. It also limits the liability of governmental units for bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage to $325,000 per person and $475,000 per incident. The bill establishes due process protections for students, student organizations, and faculty members in disciplinary proceedings at public institutions of higher education. These protections include the right to a hearing, the right to present a defense, and the right to an impartial hearing officer.