Rep. Dave Nagel

Maddy summaryHB 704 would provide state funding for caregiver respite services and senior volunteer programs. The bill directly affects family caregivers needing temporary relief and seniors participating in volunteer initiatives. It includes a specific appropriation (funding allocation) to support these programs but does not detail exact eligibility rules or program structures. The bill is currently pending in committee after receiving a "ought to pass" recommendation with an amendment. (Note: Specific provisions like funding amounts or program requirements are not described in the provided context.)

Maddy summaryHB 63 permits children with severe, life-threatening allergies to possess and self-administer epinephrine auto-injectors at recreation camps and schools under specific conditions. It requires written approval from a healthcare provider and parent/guardian, along with staff training on recognizing allergic reactions and administering epinephrine. Schools and camps must maintain accessible epinephrine doses and ensure staff follow-up care after use. The bill also provides liability protection for camps and schools that comply with these requirements, shielding them from lawsuits unless negligence is proven. This directly affects students and campers with allergies, as well as camp/school staff and healthcare providers.

Maddy summarySB 122 would have adjusted the income limits for the Medicare Savings Program, which helps low-income seniors cover Medicare costs like premiums and deductibles. The bill aimed to update eligibility thresholds to better align with current economic conditions, directly affecting seniors with limited financial resources. It passed committee unanimously (6-0) but was ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, preventing it from moving forward. The bill did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 20 proposed that the state pay a portion of retirement system contributions for political subdivision employers (like cities, towns, or school districts). This would directly affect local governments and their employees by reducing the employers' retirement costs. The bill's key mechanism would have required the state to cover a specified share of these employer contributions. However, the bill was tabled as "Inexpedient to Legislate" on October 31, 2025, meaning it did not advance further and was not enacted.

Maddy summarySB 255 establishes a dedicated 988 Trust Fund in New Hampshire to support mental health crisis services. The fund, financed by a telecommunications surcharge, state appropriations, federal grants, and donations, specifically covers costs for the 988 suicide and crisis hotline system - including staffing, technology, and mobile crisis response teams - that are not reimbursed by insurance. It requires culturally competent services for diverse communities and mandates annual reports on fund usage to state committees and the FCC. The bill directly affects 988 crisis centers operating across New Hampshire and the behavioral health system managing these services.

Maddy summaryHB 126 limits most prescriptions for Schedule II and III controlled drugs to a 34-day supply per pharmacy fill, affecting pharmacists and patients using these medications. Exceptions allow up to 60 days for certain commercially packaged products (like metered inhalers), 90 days for amphetamines treating ADHD or narcolepsy, and 92 days for topical or injectable androgens used for chronic low testosterone. The bill aims to standardize prescription durations while maintaining access for specific medical treatments. It does not change which drugs are prescribed but regulates how much can be dispensed at one time.

Maddy summaryHB 470 regulates the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation during dental procedures. It directly affects dentists performing complex treatments and their patients requiring sedation. The bill would establish specific guidelines for when each sedation level may be used, ensuring patient safety during dental care. It does not change current dental licensing requirements but sets new standards for sedation administration practices. The bill is currently under review by the relevant committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends its own title to clarify it concerns record requests by health care providers and sets an effective date of September 13, 2025. It does not establish new requirements or alter how health care providers handle records; it only modifies the bill's title and timing. The bill is procedural in nature, with no substantive policy changes described in the provided text. It passed both chambers and was signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 252 allows doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners (APRNs) to prescribe certain highly regulated prescription drugs - including opioids - from Schedules II through IV via telemedicine. It requires an initial in-person patient visit before telemedicine prescribing begins and mandates an annual in-person follow-up evaluation for all such prescriptions. The law applies specifically to drugs in Schedules II-IV (tightly controlled medications) and requires all telemedicine prescriptions to comply with federal and state regulations. The bill takes effect August 23, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 254 requires criminal history background checks for individuals serving as surrogate parents in New Hampshire's special education system. It mandates that the Department of Education conduct these checks using fingerprints and FBI/state records, valid for 5 years, with strict confidentiality rules (records destroyed after 60 days). The bill disqualifies applicants convicted of specific drug-related offenses (e.g., selling controlled substances under RSA 630:1) or crimes involving children within the past decade. This directly affects surrogate parent applicants who must pay for checks and submit required documentation, while ensuring child safety through standardized screening. (Note: The bill's title mentions "controlled substance inventories," but the actual provisions focus solely on surrogate parent background checks.)