Rep. Mike Belcher

Maddy summaryHB 359 prohibits banks and insurance companies from denying services based on non-risk factors (like race, gender, or zip code), requiring them to use only objective, risk-based metrics (such as credit scores or accident history) for decisions. It directly affects financial institutions and their customers by mandating transparent, data-driven underwriting standards. Key provisions require institutions to justify any service denial using quantifiable risk data, not subjective or discriminatory criteria. The bill is currently pending in committee, referred for further study after a committee vote (15-2) on October 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 129 aimed to establish a formal definition for the term "evidence-based" within public education standards. It would have directly affected schools, educators, and curriculum developers by clarifying what qualifies as "evidence-based" instructional methods or materials. The bill proposed specific criteria for this definition but did not introduce new funding or mandates. The committee voted 25-0 to table the bill as "inexpedient to legislate," meaning it was not advanced further. No policy changes were enacted through this bill.

Maddy summaryHB 253 addresses rules for interest-bearing pooled trust accounts held by lawyers for client funds. It would require lawyers to manage these accounts (where multiple clients' money is combined) according to specific guidelines, likely regarding how interest is handled or reported. The bill directly affects attorneys who use pooled trust accounts to hold client funds. However, the provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions, mechanisms, or policy changes, only its title and committee status. The bill was reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by committee with a 15-0 vote, indicating it did not advance further.

Maddy summaryHB 524 amends New Hampshire law to require the New Hampshire Vaccine Association to disburse all collected assessments (including funds in the state vaccine purchase fund) by the end of each fiscal year, with a maximum 90-day extension. It also establishes a legislative committee to study the association's efficacy, composed of three House members (appointed by the Speaker) and two Senate members (appointed by the President). The committee must gather input from relevant entities and submit findings and recommendations to legislative leaders and the governor by November 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the Vaccine Association’s financial operations and the committee members’ responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 381 would limit legal liability for firearm manufacturers related to specific design features, such as grip styles or trigger mechanisms. It directly affects firearm manufacturers by shielding them from lawsuits claiming certain design choices caused harm. The bill's key provision would prevent courts from holding manufacturers liable for injuries tied to these enumerated design elements. This bill was tabled in the Senate on May 8, 2025, and did not advance further.

Maddy summaryHB 233 requires the New Hampshire Vaccine Association's board of directors to audio and video record all meetings and publish those recordings on the association's website in an accessible format within 48 hours of each meeting. This bill directly affects the New Hampshire Vaccine Association by mandating transparency in its public proceedings. The key provision is the 48-hour posting requirement for all recorded meetings, aiming to make the association's decision-making process more accessible to the public. The bill was introduced in March 2025 but was ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by committee in October 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 361 prohibits school districts from requiring students or staff to wear face masks as a condition of attending school. The law directly affects public and charter schools across the state by removing mandatory mask policies, though it does not prevent voluntary mask use. Key provisions ban school boards from adopting rules that mandate mask-wearing in classrooms or school facilities. The bill became law when Governor Ayotte signed it on July 15, 2025, and takes effect September 13, 2025. It does not address other health measures or mask requirements for specific health conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 187 modifies the process for parents seeking restraining orders on behalf of minor children. It requires courts to consider specific safety factors when reviewing such petitions, directly affecting parents and minors involved in these legal requests. The bill mandates that judges evaluate whether the restraining order is necessary for the child's protection before granting it. Signed into law by Governor Ayotte on June 23, 2025, it takes effect January 1, 2026.