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Bill would let private citizens sue over alleged violations of RSA 6:59 after DOJ review, sponsor says
Summary
A bill introduced by Representative Ross Berry would permit a private citizen to sue over alleged violations of RSA 6:59 after the Department of Justice has had a short opportunity to act, with an exception for matters within 15 days of an election.
Representative Ross Berry told the House Election Law Committee HB 514 would allow citizens to bring lawsuits over alleged violations of RSA 6:59 if the Attorney General's Office declines to act, while preserving a short DOJ response window and certain protections against abusive suits.
Berry said a court decision had interpreted RSA 6:59 to reserve enforcement to the Attorney General, leaving private individuals without a judicial remedy in some cases. "I believe you have a right, as a citizen to seek redress from your government, and one person should not be able to determine whether or not you get to seek redress,"…
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