House Bill 193 addresses the maximum number of credits per course eligible for the dual and concurrent enrollment program, affecting students and educational institutions involved in these programs. The provided bill text specifically amends the effective date of the act. It stipulates that the changes related to credit maximums will take effect immediately upon the bill's passage. The precise details of how the maximum credit limits are altered are not specified in this excerpt.
HB 302 allows New Hampshire's state treasurer to invest up to 5% of public funds (including general and revenue stabilization funds) in gold, silver, or platinum bullion, coins, or digital assets with over $500 billion in average market capitalization. It requires all digital assets to be held through secure custody solutions meeting strict security standards (like private key control by the government and multi-party transaction approval) or via qualified custodians. Precious metals must be held either as exchange-traded products, in physical form with qualified custodians, or directly by the state. The bill explicitly prohibits investments exceeding the 5% cap and mandates specific custody safeguards for all assets.
HB 592 revises New Hampshire's bail procedures for defendants awaiting trial. It requires courts to release most defendants within 36 hours of arrest (excluding weekends/holidays), unless they face specific offenses like homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, or child exploitation. The bill mandates automatic detention for these serious offenses and prohibits detaining someone solely due to inability to pay bail - requiring courts to prove no reasonable alternative conditions exist. This directly affects defendants charged with crimes, courts handling bail hearings, and law enforcement managing pretrial detention.
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-0804e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 03/06/2025); SJ 7
Signed by the Governor on 02/27/2025; Chapter 0001; Effective 01/01/2026
Signed by the Governor on 10/14/2024; Chapter 381; Effective 07/01/2024
This bill updates the rules for displaying safe boater education certificates in New Hampshire to include electronic versions. It requires anyone operating a motorized vessel over 25 horsepower on public waters to carry either a physical copy or an electronic version, such as a photo on a mobile device. Boat operators must still be able to show this certificate to a marine patrol officer when asked. The law officially took effect on September 1, 2024.
This bill updates New Hampshire voter registration rules to require applicants to provide specific proof of citizenship, age, domicile, and identity. To prove citizenship, individuals must present documents like a birth certificate or passport, while domicile can be verified through a driver's license, utility bill, or other evidence of residence. Those who cannot provide standard documents may still register by submitting alternative proof of physical presence and intent to reside at the claimed address. The law also clarifies that people already registered in New Hampshire only need to show identity and domicile when moving to a new town, and those who registered before election day do not need to present citizenship or age documents at the polling place. Disputes over registration eligibility are decided by local election officials, with the option for immediate appeals to the superior court.
This law requires boards under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to notify the public of meetings at least 14 days in advance and make related documents available for review seven days before the meeting. It also mandates that these boards offer opportunities for both spoken and written public comments at their gatherings, with specific exceptions for emergency or disciplinary hearings. To support these new transparency requirements, the bill creates a new attorney position within the office and provides funding for it. The changes will take effect 60 days after the law is passed.
This bill establishes a legal preference for keeping children in New Hampshire and placing them with their siblings whenever possible, unless doing so would endanger them. It modifies custody rules for parents not charged with abuse or neglect by creating a rebuttable presumption that they are fit to care for their children, requiring the state to prove unfitness with specific evidence. The legislation also sets a clear order of preference for out-of-home placements, prioritizing relatives, community-based foster homes, and schools of origin over group or residential care. Additionally, it mandates that psychological evaluations be conducted by trauma-specialized psychologists and clarifies that firearm ownership alone does not make a home unsafe if federal and state laws are followed.
This law transfers rulemaking authority for manufactured housing dispute resolution from the Department of Safety to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. The new rules will allow the office to create procedures for resolving conflicts between manufacturers, retailers, and installers regarding repairs needed within one year of a home's installation. Additionally, the bill repeals previous state rules that gave the Department of Safety authority over manufactured housing installation standards. The transfer of these powers will only happen if a separate bill regarding the Department of Safety does not become law.
This bill makes two primary changes to how the Department of Health and Human Services manages funding. First, it allows Medicaid to reimburse ambulance providers for emergency calls where patients receive treatment at the scene without being transported to a hospital, provided specific conditions regarding patient consent and stability are met. Second, it appropriates $500,000 to support recreational activities for adults with developmental disabilities who have exited the school system, covering costs that Medicaid does not currently reimburse. The funds are intended to help these individuals participate in community activities that promote socialization and wellness, with a payment limit of $600 per person and requirements for the department to report on how the money is used.
