Rep. John Hunt

Maddy summaryHB 316 establishes new reimbursement rules for ground ambulance services in New Hampshire. It directly affects ambulance providers (both public and private) and health insurance carriers by setting specific payment rates. The bill requires health carriers to reimburse participating and "enrolling" ambulance providers at 325% of the Medicare rate for ground ambulance services from 2026-2027, then transitions to a cost-based rate starting in 2028. Nonparticipating providers receive the higher of the carrier's nonparticipating rate or the Medicare rate. The bill also mandates a standardized contract template for future agreements between providers and insurers.

Maddy summaryHB 538 reallocates positions within the state liquor commission, changing the number and roles of commissioners. This affects how the commission is staffed and operates, directly impacting its governance structure. The bill became law on June 6, 2025, and takes effect August 1, 2025, after passing unanimously in both chambers.

Maddy summaryHB 88 clarifies that property held in a community property trust remains subject to creditors' claims, meaning debts can still be paid from this property. The bill ensures mortgages and other secured interests in trust property stay fully enforceable, and debts incurred by one spouse can be paid from that spouse's share of the trust or their other assets. Debts from both spouses during marriage may be satisfied using the shared trust assets. This directly affects married couples who establish such trusts, modifying how their shared property interacts with debt collection.

Maddy summaryThis bill outlines rules for how the state's Public Deposit Investment Pool must manage its money, specifically requiring an investment advisor to keep at least 30 percent of funds in insured or collateralized deposits and to maintain the highest possible credit rating for the pool. It grants the state treasurer and an advisory committee the authority to select an investment advisor through a competitive process and to create detailed rules regarding disclosure, investment limits, and administrative practices. The legislation also repeals previous investment advisor obligations and sets an effective date of December 30, 2030, for the repeal provision, while other parts of the bill take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis law updates regulations for money transmitters and credit entities in New Hampshire to better protect consumers and align with other states. It clarifies definitions for terms like virtual currency and control, while establishing new rules for how companies must hold customer funds and report their financial activities. The bill also sets specific credit rating standards that these businesses must meet to ensure they are financially stable.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates regulations for property and casualty insurance by clarifying the definition of personal risk to include various residential and non-commercial coverages. It allows insurers to conduct policy audits using modern methods such as telephone, mail, or virtual communication instead of requiring physical inspections. The legislation also expands exemptions for insurance claims adjusters who handle specific automobile glass repair claims and changes how insurers must notify policyholders about cancellations or non-renewals. Additionally, the bill appropriates $25 million to the Department of Environmental Services to fund regional drinking water infrastructure projects aimed at addressing PFAS contamination and increasing water supply.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows brew pubs to also operate as on-premises or off-premises beverage vendors, provided they do not hold other manufacturing licenses. Under the new rules, a brew pub can self-distribute its beer or cider to only one additional licensed location, and the total volume sold across both locations must not exceed 2,500 barrels during the licensing period. The law also clarifies that holding multiple brew pub licenses does not permit a business to distribute to more than one shared location. These changes take effect on October 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire bill updates the laws governing retail installment sales of motor vehicles by redefining key terms and clarifying licensing requirements for dealers and lenders. It specifically establishes precise definitions for financial concepts like "balloon payments" and "finance charges," while also detailing who is considered a controlling owner or principal in a lending company. The legislation aims to improve transparency and regulatory oversight by standardizing how these terms are applied across the state's vehicle financing system. Although the bill was signed into law, it was temporarily laid on the table during a legislative session before being enrolled and enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Hampshire's liquor licensing laws by clarifying rules for off-premises sales, allowing grocery and drug stores to sell tobacco and e-cigarettes alongside alcohol. It also permits ballrooms and vessels to host events for minors without serving alcohol, provided the alcohol is removed or locked away and proper notice is given. Additionally, the legislation creates a new license category for "cigar bars," which are businesses that primarily sell cigars and hookah products and serve low-alcohol beverages, while prohibiting cigarette smoking and food sales on their premises. The law further allows small liquor manufacturers to sell their products directly to consumers in limited quantities and defines specific restrictions on club licenses.