Rep. Shane Sirois

Maddy summarySB 33, titled the "Right To Challenge Act," requires New Hampshire public school districts to establish policies by September 1, 2026, restricting materials deemed "harmful to minors" in schools. It defines such materials as those depicting nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse in a way that appeals to minors' prurient interest, lacks serious value for them, and is inappropriate for their age. School boards must create complaint procedures allowing parents to submit written concerns about materials, requiring schools to investigate within 10 days and respond in writing within 15 days with their decision. The bill directly affects school districts, educators, and parents seeking to challenge materials in school settings.

Maddy summaryHB 640, titled "relative to the transparency of federal agency operations within New Hampshire," aims to increase visibility into how federal agencies function within the state. However, the provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions, key mechanisms, or the exact entities it would directly affect. The bill was recently reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the committee with a 25-0 vote, indicating it did not advance further. Without details on the bill's concrete requirements or changes, a full summary of its policy content cannot be provided from the available information.

Maddy summaryHB 524 amends New Hampshire law to require the New Hampshire Vaccine Association to disburse all collected assessments (including funds in the state vaccine purchase fund) by the end of each fiscal year, with a maximum 90-day extension. It also establishes a legislative committee to study the association's efficacy, composed of three House members (appointed by the Speaker) and two Senate members (appointed by the President). The committee must gather input from relevant entities and submit findings and recommendations to legislative leaders and the governor by November 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the Vaccine Association’s financial operations and the committee members’ responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 649 would eliminate two requirements for passenger vehicles: mandatory physical safety inspections and on-board diagnostic (OBD) tests. It also removes funding for the motor vehicle air pollution abatement fund. This bill directly affects vehicle owners by reducing inspection costs and environmental programs by ending dedicated pollution funding. The key provisions are the removal of specific vehicle testing mandates and the defunding of a pollution control program.

Maddy summaryHB 273 grants parents the right to access their minor child's library records at public libraries. The bill directly affects parents of minors and public libraries that maintain such records. It requires libraries to provide parents with access to their child's borrowing history and other library records upon request. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026, after being signed by Governor Ayotte on August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 148 would permit state agencies and public entities to classify individuals based on biological sex in specific contexts, such as access to certain public services or facilities. It directly affects individuals interacting with state programs where sex-based distinctions are currently used, like healthcare services or gender-segregated spaces. The bill establishes a legal framework allowing such classifications without requiring additional justification, shifting from existing policies that may have prioritized gender identity. The bill passed both chambers in May 2025 but was vetoed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 517 repeals two specific requirements in New Hampshire law that mandated state outreach and marketing efforts to promote the Granite State Paid Family Leave program. It removes RSA 21-I:108, II and RSA 282-B:6, II, which previously required the state to conduct certain awareness campaigns. This change eliminates the obligation for the state to engage in promotional activities related to the paid family leave plan, taking effect 60 days after enactment. The bill directly affects how the state communicates about the program but does not alter the leave benefits or eligibility itself.

Maddy summaryHB 280 requires New Hampshire employers to pay weekly workers within 8 days and biweekly workers within 15 days of the work week ending. It specifies acceptable payment methods including cash, direct deposit, electronic transfer, or payroll cards, with strict rules for payroll cards: employers must provide clear fee disclosures, obtain voluntary written consent, allow employees to switch methods anytime without penalty, and cover all card-related costs. The bill also mandates that health and pension fund contributions be paid within 30 days of a demand. This directly affects all employees and employers covered under New Hampshire's wage payment laws (RSA 275:43).

Maddy summaryHB 584 creates a legal pathway for lawsuits against New Hampshire local governments (like towns, school districts, or water districts) that enforce policies based on mandates from the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), or World Economic Forum (WEF). It adds a new section to state law allowing claims against these entities for enforcing such international directives, while keeping damage limits under existing law and preventing insurance proceeds from increasing those limits. The bill also updates a definition related to foreign pharmacy graduates to reference the WHO's "World Directory of Schools of Pharmacy" instead of WHO-recognized medical schools. This bill directly affects local government entities that implement international health or policy mandates, not individual residents or private entities.