CHAPTER 252
HB 1217 – FINAL VERSION
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2012 SESSION
01/10
HOUSE BILL 1217
AN ACT relative to reciprocity of advance directives.
SPONSORS: Rep. Itse, Rock 9; Rep. C. McGuire, Merr 8; Rep. D. McGuire, Merr 8; Rep. Ingbretson, Graf 5
This bill clarifies reciprocity regarding advance directives executed in other states.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
05/02/12 1889s
6June2012… 2463CofC
12-2029
01/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve
AN ACT relative to reciprocity of advance directives.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
252:1 Advance Directives; Reciprocity. RSA 137-J:17 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
137-J:17 Reciprocity. An advance directive, living will, or similar document executed in another state, and valid according to the laws of the state where it was executed, shall be as effective in this state as it would have been if executed according to the laws of this state.
252:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: June 18, 2012
Effective Date: June 18, 2012