Rep. Jodi Newell

Co-sponsor HB 558

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

creating a public county registry of the monthly rent charged by landlords for each owned unit and prohibiting landlords from using algorithms or software to determine rental rates.

Maddy summaryHB 558 establishes a legislative committee to study whether to create a public county registry tracking monthly rent for each rental unit and whether to ban landlords from using algorithms to set rents. The committee, composed of four legislators, must examine the feasibility of these measures and report findings by November 2025. This bill does not enact the registry or ban - it only authorizes a study. The committee recently voted "Inexpedient to Legislate," recommending against advancing the proposal.

TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits landlords from using algorithms/software to set rents, directly restricting technology application in housing decisions.90% confidence

Failed Mar 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 442

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to prohibiting payment of subminimum wages.

died Mar 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 703

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to prohibiting school districts from denying meals to students with unpaid meal balances, and making an appropriation therefor.

Maddy summaryHB 703 requires New Hampshire school districts participating in USDA meal programs to adopt policies that prevent denying meals, stigmatizing students, or restricting activities due to unpaid meal balances. It prohibits schools from withholding meals, taking served food, using identifying tokens/stickers, limiting access to events like sports or field trips, or requiring students to perform chores to pay meal debt. Schools must also develop outreach plans to encourage free/reduced-price meal applications and accept voluntary donations to reduce meal debt. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting all public K-12 students in participating school districts.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes an explicit appropriation to fund meal access programs, directly advancing public service funding without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationPrevents denial of meals to students with unpaid balances, ensuring educational access and reducing stigma, directly supporting student welfare and school participation in K-12 education.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures school meal access regardless of payment, preventing nutritional barriers for students - directly supporting public health nutrition programs and access to essential health-related services.85% confidence

Failed Mar 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 490

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to indemnification for municipalities adopting policies to address homelessness.

Failed Mar 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 593

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to loss of consortium involving pets.

Failed Mar 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 756

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to establishing a blood lead level testing requirement for children entering daycare and public schools.

Failed Mar 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 352

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

prohibiting possession of a firearm at a polling place.

Failed Feb 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 623

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to prohibiting corporations from purchasing single-family homes for a certain amount of time.

Failed Feb 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1571

In committee · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to requiring insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies in New Hampshire to cover specific diabetes supplies and services for both individual and group health plans. It mandates that insurers provide coverage for glucose monitoring devices, such as continuous and traditional blood glucose monitors, along with necessary supplies like sensors and test strips, without requiring prior authorization or an endocrinology referral. The legislation also sets a maximum $30 copayment for insulin prescriptions and limits the out-of-pocket cost for diabetes equipment to $30 per 30-day supply, ensuring these items are not subject to deductibles. While the bill includes requirements for patients to attend follow-up care with their doctors every six months for the first 18 months and annually thereafter, it guarantees coverage for new FDA-approved devices without imposing restrictions based on insulin usage or testing frequency.

In committee Oct 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1544

In committee · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to indemnification for municipalities adopting policies to address homelessness.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow municipalities to provide temporary shelter and aid to homeless individuals on public property without fear of being sued for negligence. It establishes a legal shield for government employees and units, stating they will not be held liable for injuries or damages occurring in designated homeless aid areas unless the harm was caused by intentional misconduct. Additionally, the bill exempts these government entities from standard landlord-tenant laws when operating such shelters. The legislation aims to encourage local governments to create homeless assistance programs by clarifying their legal protections regarding liability.

In committee Oct 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track