Rep. Lily Foss

Maddy summaryHB 1772 creates a New Hampshire grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to fund state participation in a multistate clinical trial consortium studying ibogaine as a potential treatment for substance use disorder and other neurological or mental health conditions. The bill appropriates $1 (likely a typo for $1 million) to support this effort, requiring grant recipients to be New Hampshire-based entities with proven expertise in neurological/mental health research, matching funds from non-state sources, and FDA-approved trial protocols (including an IND application and breakthrough therapy designation request). Entities must submit quarterly progress and financial reports, and the state must verify matching funds before disbursing grant money. This bill directly affects eligible research institutions participating in the consortium, not the general public.

Maddy summaryHB 1112 requires residential lease agreements to explicitly state who is responsible for snow and ice removal. It sets the default rule: landlords must handle common areas (like driveways and walkways used by multiple tenants) unless the lease specifically assigns this duty to the tenant. Tenants may only agree in writing to handle snow removal for specific areas, and this agreement must be voluntary and included in the lease. The law applies to all new or renewed residential leases starting January 1, 2027. It does not override local ordinances about public sidewalks.

Maddy summaryHB 1172 expands New Hampshire's definition of "sexual assault counselor" to explicitly include National Guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel, such as coordinators and victim advocates. This change grants these military and civilian staff the same confidentiality protections already provided to other sexual assault counselors under state law, based on military rules of evidence. The bill, requested by the Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services, amends RSA 173-C:1 to include these personnel in the existing legal framework for confidential communications. It takes effect on July 1, 2026, directly affecting National Guard staff who support sexual assault victims.

Maddy summaryHB 1316 restricts New Hampshire state agencies from collecting or disclosing personally identifiable autism-related data (such as an individual's autism diagnosis) unless the data is used for specific, limited purposes like administering benefits, providing medical care, or complying with education laws. Agencies must ensure any data collection complies with federal privacy laws (like HIPAA) and avoid using data scraping technology. Disclosure outside state government requires the individual’s or guardian’s written consent, court order, or necessity for essential services like education or healthcare. The bill explicitly preserves existing disability protections under federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and IDEA.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a committee called the "better education on life-saving action committee" to study how to improve public awareness of New Hampshire's good Samaritan law. The law protects people from legal liability when they call for medical help during a drug overdose. The committee will examine current outreach methods, identify effective ways to reach high-risk communities, and assess whether state funding could help spread the information. It must report its findings and recommendations to state leaders by November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 24) urges New Hampshire's congressional delegation to sponsor federal legislation renaming Little Haystack Mountain in the White Mountains to "Mt. Kościuszko." It specifically requests support for honoring Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish patriot who fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War. The resolution also encourages the governor to consider state-level actions to support the renaming. This is a symbolic gesture to recognize Kościuszko's historical contributions and celebrate Polish-American heritage, not a law that changes any existing policy or naming.