Rep. David Preece

Maddy summaryHB 386 prohibits nursing agencies from including non-compete clauses exceeding 13 weeks in contracts with nurses or licensed nursing assistants working at health care facilities. The bill requires agencies to provide written notice of any such clause before assigning a nurse to a facility. It also specifies that non-compete restrictions cannot apply to nurses who have not physically worked at a facility through the agency. This directly affects nursing agencies and their contractual agreements with healthcare facilities and nursing staff. The law aims to limit restrictions on nurses' job mobility within the healthcare sector.

Maddy summaryHB 444 requires landlords of multi-family residential properties (like apartment buildings) to provide tenants with 45 days' written notice before finalizing a sale, and gives tenants the opportunity to make a purchase offer matching any third-party offer. This directly affects tenants living in multi-unit housing when their landlord plans to sell the property. The key mechanism is the mandatory 45-day notice period plus the right to submit a purchase offer, ensuring tenants have time to consider buying the property they reside in. The bill aims to provide tenants with greater stability and opportunity during property sales.

Maddy summaryHB 1034 allows towns and cities in New Hampshire to create their own homestead property tax exemptions for residents who own their primary home. Under this bill, municipalities would set a fixed dollar amount for the exemption each year, but the total discount cannot exceed 35% of the average assessed value of residential property in that town. The law defines eligible properties as those owned by a resident or their spouse and includes specific rules for how applications are filed and how disputes are handled through appeals. Additionally, the bill updates existing tax laws to clarify that people who hold property in a revocable trust are considered owners for the purpose of claiming these exemptions. The changes would officially take effect on April 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require fiber optic internet providers to fix service outages for public safety and public health organizations before addressing commercial or residential customers. The rule applies specifically to disruptions in communication and internet access caused by damage to fiber optic cables. If passed, the law would become active 60 days after its enactment. However, a recent interim study recommended against moving forward with this legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 1621 requires the liquor commission to create and display educational materials in all state liquor stores to help customers identify signs of alcohol use disorder. These materials include a brochure given with every liquor purchase and posters available for public viewing, both developed in partnership with the bureau of drug and alcohol services. The bill also allows the commission to share this information through other print, signage, or electronic methods as it sees fit. This legislation aims to increase awareness of alcohol-related health risks and provide resources for those concerned about their drinking habits.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local municipalities to add a specific section to their land use master plans dedicated to waste reduction. The new provision requires these plans to outline strategies for lowering solid waste disposal through methods like recycling, composting, and managing hazardous or electronic waste. Communities can implement these strategies by conducting needs analyses, organizing town waste committees, seeking grant funding, and collaborating with neighboring regions. The law takes effect 60 days after it is passed, giving towns time to update their existing planning documents.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new chapter in state law to regulate how government agencies use artificial intelligence, defining specific terms like generative AI and deepfakes. It prohibits the use of AI for manipulating individuals, classifying people in ways that could lead to discrimination, conducting public surveillance with facial recognition, or creating deceptive deepfakes. While the law allows for certain AI applications, it requires human review for irreversible decisions affecting rights or law enforcement actions and mandates that users be informed when interacting with AI systems. State agencies must audit their current systems within nine months to ensure compliance and remove any prohibited tools, while also submitting annual reports to the governor and legislative leaders.