Rep. Alissandra Murray

Maddy summaryHB 65 requires landlords to offer tenants the option of having their rent payments reported to credit bureaus. This directly affects landlords who would need to provide this option and tenants who could use rent payments to build credit. The key provision mandates landlords to inform tenants about this reporting opportunity, making it a choice for tenants rather than an automatic requirement. The bill is currently in committee review, having been referred for interim study with a 16-0 committee vote. It does not require landlords to report payments, only to offer the option to tenants.

Maddy summaryHB 604 would create a loan forgiveness program for low-income homeowners who build new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or convert existing structures (like garages) into ADUs. It directly affects qualifying low-income homeowners in the state by covering the cost of their loans for these projects, reducing financial barriers. The key mechanism is that approved homeowners would not need to repay the loan after completing the ADU construction or renovation. This policy aims to increase housing options through secondary units without requiring repayment from eligible residents.

Maddy summaryHB 529 creates a new "Restaurant Delivery License" allowing existing restaurant license holders to deliver alcoholic beverages (wine, liquor, and beer) to customers. To qualify, restaurants must pay a $250 annual fee, deliver only when their business is open, and always include food ordered by the customer. Deliveries must use tamper-proof containers labeled with alcohol content details and health warnings, and drivers must be W-2 employees over 21. The bill prohibits deliveries to schools, libraries, parks, and areas where alcohol sales are banned.

Maddy summaryHB 190 would have increased the legal possession limit for therapeutic cannabis for qualifying patients. It directly affected patients certified under the state's medical cannabis program by allowing them to possess larger quantities. The bill was referred to committee but was deemed "inexpedient to legislate" by a 3-2 vote on May 8, 2025, and subsequently tabled without further action. The bill has not advanced beyond the committee stage and remains inactive.

Maddy summaryHB 380 aimed to adjust penalties for criminal violations related to the therapeutic (medical) use of cannabis. It would have modified sentencing for offenses involving medical cannabis under state law. However, the bill was tabled on May 8, 2025, after a committee voted "inexpedient to legislate" (3-2), meaning it was not advanced further. As a result, no policy changes were enacted, and current penalties for medical cannabis violations remain unchanged.

Maddy summarySB 59 creates a recruitment incentive program within New Hampshire's community colleges for public safety communicators and dispatchers. It directs $100,000 from an existing law enforcement fund to the Police Standards and Training Recruitment and Retention Fund, specifically to support career development, recruitment, and retention efforts for these roles. The funds will cover up to $100,000 in police academy cost reimbursements for eligible community college students. This bill directly affects community college students pursuing public safety communication and dispatch careers in New Hampshire.

Maddy summaryHB 459 addresses zoning rules for single-family homes by proposing changes to minimum lot size requirements (acreage) where sewer infrastructure is needed. It would directly affect homeowners, developers, and local governments managing land use near sewage systems. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the provided context, but it aims to adjust how property size requirements interact with sewer planning. As of its current status, the bill was referred for an interim study without a committee vote advancing it further. The exact policy changes remain unclear without access to the bill's full text.

Maddy summaryHB 465, titled "relative to the housing opportunity zone program," does not have its specific provisions described in the provided context. The bill was referred to committee, underwent hearings, and was ultimately reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" (16-0 vote) on September 23, 2025. No details about its policy changes, affected parties, or mechanisms are included in the available information. As the context lacks substantive bill text or summary, a factual description of its content cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 457 modifies zoning laws to reduce restrictions on multi-unit dwelling structures in areas previously limited to single-family homes. It directly affects homeowners, developers, and local municipalities by permitting duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in zones that previously banned them. The key provision requires local governments to allow these housing types without requiring special permits or rezoning applications. This policy change aims to increase housing options in communities by expanding allowable residential structures within existing zoning categories. The bill became law on July 22, 2025, and takes effect September 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 577 modifies the legal definition of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which are secondary housing units like backyard cottages or converted garages on residential properties. The bill became law on July 1, 2025, after being signed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025. The provided context does not specify the exact changes to the definition or the key mechanisms of the bill. Therefore, no concrete policy changes or affected parties can be detailed from the available information. This summary is limited to the bill's title and status, as the context lacks specifics about the definition modifications.