Expansion Of Patient’s Rights

An expansion of patients’ rights is now law in New Hampshire.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte yesterday signed House Bill 701, which allows patients to seek emerging health care options for rare and ultra-rare diseases.

The bill expands on an earlier measure that was signed into law in 2016 by then-Gov. Maggie Hassan.

As part of the expansion, patients can now petition the Superior Court for an injunction if their rights under the law are violated.