Rep. Ben Ming

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local planning boards to include specific rules in their subdivision regulations regarding water supply and costs. It requires developers to conduct water supply studies and ensure enough water exists for current and future land uses, while also setting minimum testing standards for private wells. These requirements apply to new subdivisions but exclude large community water systems and major groundwater withdrawals already regulated by state law. Additionally, the bill permits planning boards to charge reasonable fees to cover administrative expenses and notification costs associated with reviewing subdivision applications.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Farm Energy Systems and Infrastructure Design Advisory Program to help qualifying New Hampshire farms improve their energy efficiency and infrastructure. The program will provide unbiased, research-based educational assistance on energy systems and connect farms with available financial resources like grants and loans. To implement this, the state will hire one field specialist and sign an agreement with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension to deliver the support. The initiative is funded by a $100,000 appropriation for the 2025 fiscal year and will begin on July 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the requirement for individuals to disclose their race and education level on New Hampshire marriage application forms while simultaneously establishing new privacy protections for personal data. The legislation defines "secure and reliable means" as methods designed to protect data confidentiality and mandates that businesses handling large amounts of consumer information provide clear privacy notices and accessible ways for people to opt out of data sales or targeted advertising. Effective January 1, 2025, the law requires companies to allow consumers to exercise these privacy rights through existing accounts without forcing them to create new ones, ensuring that opt-out choices are made through simple, user-friendly mechanisms.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an exemption for out-of-state doctors who treat patients in New Hampshire, allowing them to practice there without full state licensure. To qualify, the doctor must maintain an active relationship with the patient in their home state and perform in-person check-ups at least once a year, with the frequency adjusted based on the patient's specific medical needs. The law applies specifically to physicians licensed elsewhere who are providing care to New Hampshire residents under these established conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without charging patients any deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance. The law specifically mandates that these services be provided free of cost-sharing for individuals who have met their annual deductible, while also ensuring that preventive care screenings are covered even before the deductible is met. Diagnostic examinations are defined as medically necessary tests for evaluating abnormalities found during routine screenings, whereas supplemental examinations are for high-risk individuals who have no current abnormalities but need screening based on their personal or family history. Effective January 1, 2025, this legislation removes financial barriers for New Hampshire residents accessing these specific breast health services.