Rep. Jerry Stringham

Maddy summaryHB 634 addresses the structure and operations of the New Hampshire Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders. The bill focuses on the council itself rather than new programs or funding, aiming to define its composition and responsibilities. Recent actions show the bill passed committee with amendments (May 15, 2025) but was non-concurred with by the House (June 12, 2025), halting its progress. This procedural bill does not directly affect individuals or enact new policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legislative committee to investigate how to protect business owners from customers who try to bring in fraudulent or untrained animals claiming they are service animals. The committee consists of six members appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, who will meet to study the issue and develop recommendations for potential laws. The group is required to submit its findings and any proposed legislation to state officials by November 1, 2024, after which the bill was not recommended for further action.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program to study the costs of providing ground ambulance services in the state and creates a reporting requirement for all ambulance providers. An independent expert will analyze financial data submitted by these providers to develop a suggested reimbursement rate schedule for commercial insurance payers, ensuring providers can cover costs while maintaining readiness for emergencies. The study, which must be completed by December 31, 2024, will also estimate how these rates might affect insurance premiums and will be funded by a special assessment on health plans. Once finished, the final report detailing these findings will be sent to state officials and legislative committees.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $500,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services to fund recreational activities for adults with developmental disabilities who have left the school system. The funding addresses a gap where Medicaid no longer covers these recreational services, allowing individuals to participate in community activities that support their health, socialization, and safety goals. To receive these funds, eligible individuals must be enrolled in a specific state waiver program, and the department will contract with organizations to administer the services, limiting payments to $600 per person. The department is required to submit interim and final reports to the fiscal committee by April and September 2025 to track how the money is used.