SB 102 requires New Hampshire's Department of Education to post informational materials about type 1 diabetes and four communicable diseases (measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox) on its website. The materials must include descriptions of each condition, risk factors, warning signs, vaccination recommendations, diabetes screening guidance, and treatment plan advice. School districts must make these resources accessible to parents or guardians through digital means like their websites. The bill affects all public school districts and their families by standardizing health information access, without creating new vaccination mandates or treatment protocols. It became law on July 15, 2025.
SB 57 creates a legislative committee to study school district consolidation and special education costs. The committee, composed of appointed senators and representatives, will examine how school administrative units operate, analyze potential consolidation (including one unit per county except for large counties and specific cities), and review merger processes. It will also study roles of school leaders, staffing, and financial impacts of consolidation. This bill directly affects school administrative units, districts, and their oversight structures by initiating a formal review of these systems. The committee’s findings will inform future policy decisions but do not change current laws.
SB 202 requires first responders (including police, EMTs, and firefighters) to complete specialized training on recognizing and safely interacting with individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease or related dementia during emergency calls. The bill mandates training covering communication techniques, de-escalation strategies, and safety protocols to improve responses to dementia-related incidents. This policy directly affects first responders and people living with dementia who may interact with emergency services. The law became effective September 13, 2025, after being signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.
SB 145 creates a pilot program to speed up the delivery of evidence to New Hampshire's state forensic laboratory, specifically for evidence collected in sexual assault cases. It requires medical personnel to send this evidence to the lab within 7 business days of collection, with law enforcement able to use tracked common carriers (like FedEx or UPS) if in-person delivery isn't possible. The program prioritizes support for rural law enforcement agencies facing resource constraints. The Department of Safety will establish rules for the program, which takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 164 prohibits real estate brokers from using certain listing agreements that bind future homeowners, allow third-party assignment without consent, create legal claims on property, or charge fees for sales not resulting from their services. It directly affects homeowners (owners of 1-4 residential units) and real estate brokers by making such agreements unenforceable and void if recorded. The law allows affected homeowners to recover damages, costs, and attorney fees if a prohibited agreement is recorded, and it becomes effective January 1, 2026.
SB 273 requires drivers approaching highway emergencies involving stopped or standing vehicles to take specific safety actions, such as slowing down, changing lanes if safe, and activating hazard lights. It directly affects all motorists traveling on highways in Massachusetts when encountering emergency situations like disabled vehicles or accidents. The law mandates these proactive steps to protect emergency responders and other motorists at the scene. Signed into law on July 15, 2025, it becomes effective September 13, 2025.
SB 12 expands eligibility for state disability placards to include veterans with service-connected disabilities who previously did not qualify under existing criteria. This directly affects veterans with documented service-related disabilities that limit mobility, allowing them to obtain temporary or permanent disability placards. The bill modifies current eligibility rules to explicitly include this veteran group without requiring additional medical documentation beyond their service-connected disability status. The law takes effect September 13, 2025, after being signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.
SB 98 extends the program allowing private donations to regional career and technical education centers. This bill directly affects these centers by maintaining their access to private funding streams without altering eligibility or donation rules. The extension preserves the existing donation framework, ensuring continued support for workforce training programs. It became law on July 15, 2025, and takes effect September 13, 2025.
This bill sets new lending limits for New Hampshire depository banks (commercial banks taking deposits). It prohibits banks from lending more than 20% of their capital and surplus to any single borrower, with a possible 25% limit if the excess loan is fully secured by U.S. government obligations meeting specific value requirements. The bill also requires new state banks to submit detailed 3-5 year capital and business plans for approval, including capital adequacy explanations and financial projections. Additionally, existing banks must seek commissioner approval before making major changes to their business plans within the first 3-5 years of operation. These changes aim to strengthen bank safety and soundness by controlling risk exposure.
SB 151 updates New Hampshire's accessible parking rules to prevent fraud. It requires that only individuals with valid disability permits (or those transporting permit holders) may use designated parking spaces marked with the accessibility symbol. The bill significantly increases penalties for misuse: a $1,000 fine for first-time use of a counterfeit or stolen permit, rising to $1,500 for repeat offenses. It also clarifies that fines for unauthorized use of accessible spaces now start at $500 (with 50% going to the local town/city), and mandates that free parking privileges for permit holders must be used only when the permit holder is being transported to/from the parking spot. This directly affects drivers using accessible parking and local municipalities collecting enforcement fines.
SB 74 requires all New Hampshire state departments that issue permits for real property use, construction, or infrastructure to submit annual reports starting April 30, 2027. These reports must detail each permit program, the number of applications received and decisions made (approved, denied, withdrawn, pending), and specifically track delays exceeding 60, 120, and 180 days, including reasons like technical reviews or backlogs. The bill directly affects departments managing permitting programs, such as those for building permits or land development. It becomes effective September 13, 2025, with the first reports due April 30, 2027.
SB 89 removes a citizenship requirement for individuals delivering alcohol in New Hampshire. It amends state law to allow non-citizens legally authorized to work in the U.S. to be employed in alcohol delivery roles, replacing the prior restriction that limited such jobs to U.S. citizens. The key change modifies RSA 179:20, I to explicitly permit eligible non-citizens to deliver liquor or beverages. The bill passed unanimously, was signed by the governor on July 15, 2025, and takes effect September 13, 2025.
