Signed by Governor Maggie Hassan

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that establishes a 25-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics, effective July 10, 2014.

Highlights:

• Prohibits individuals from entering or remaining on public property within 25 feet from the entrance, exit, or driveway of a “reproductive health care facility”, excluding the following individuals (Sec. 2):
• The individuals entering or leaving the "reproductive health care facility";
• The employees of the "reproductive health care facility" while acting within the scope of their employment;
• The law enforcement, ambulance, firefighters and other public workers acting within the scope of their employment; and
• The individuals using the sidewalks in transit to another destination.

• Defines “reproductive health care facility” as a place other than a hospital where abortions are offered or performed (Sec. 2). 

• Requires reproductive health care facilities to designate the 25 foot parameter with signs that contain the following language (Sec. 2): 
• “Reproductive Health Center”;
• “Patient Safety Zone”;
• “No Congregating, Patrolling, Picketing or Demonstrating Between Signs”; and
• “Pursuant to RSA 132:38”. 

• Requires a reproductive health care facility to consult with local law enforcement prior to displaying the desginated signage to ensure compliance with local ordinances (Sec. 2).

• Requires law enforcement officers to issue a written warning to individuals who violate the provisions of this bill, before issuing a citation (Sec. 2).

• Establishes a minimum fine of $100 for any individual who violates the provisions of this bill (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a 25-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics, effective July 10, 2014.

Highlights:

• Prohibits individuals from entering or remaining on public property within 25 feet from the entrance, exit, or driveway of a “reproductive health care facility”, excluding the following individuals (Sec. 2):
• The individuals entering or leaving the "reproductive health care facility";
• The employees of the "reproductive health care facility" while acting within the scope of their employment;
• The law enforcement, ambulance, firefighters and other public workers acting within the scope of their employment; and
• The individuals using the sidewalks in transit to another destination.

• Defines “reproductive health care facility” as a place other than a hospital where abortions are offered or performed (Sec. 2). 

• Requires reproductive health care facilities to designate the 25 foot parameter with signs that contain the following language (Sec. 2): 
• “Reproductive Health Center”;
• “Patient Safety Zone”;
• “No Congregating, Patrolling, Picketing or Demonstrating Between Signs”; and
• “Pursuant to RSA 132:38”. 

• Requires a reproductive health care facility to consult with local law enforcement prior to displaying the desginated signage to ensure compliance with local ordinances (Sec. 2).

• Requires law enforcement officers to issue a written warning to individuals who violate the provisions of this bill, before issuing a citation (Sec. 2).

• Establishes a minimum fine of $100 for any individual who violates the provisions of this bill (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a 25-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics, effective January 1, 2015.

Highlights:

• Prohibits individuals from entering or remaining on public property within 25 feet from the entrance, exit, or driveway of a “reproductive health care facility”, excluding the following individuals (Sec. 2):
• The individuals entering or leaving the "reproductive health care facility";
• The employees of the "reproductive health care facility" while acting within the scope of their employment;
• The law enforcement, ambulance, firefighters and other public workers acting within the scope of their employment; and
• The individuals using the sidewalks in transit to another destination.

• Defines “reproductive health care facility” as a place other than a hospital where abortions are offered or performed (Sec. 2). 

• Requires reproductive health care facilities to designate the 25 foot parameter with signs that contain the following language (Sec. 2): 
• “Reproductive Health Center”;
• “Patient Safety Zone”;
• “No Congregating, Patrolling, Picketing or Demonstrating Between Signs”; and
• “Pursuant to RSA 132:38”. 

• Requires law enforcement officers to issue a written warning to individuals who violate the provisions of this bill, before issuing a citation (Sec. 2).

• Establishes a minimum fine of $100 for any individual who violates the provisions of this bill (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text