Rep. Keith Ammon

Maddy summaryHB 721 proposes to make gold and silver coins legal tender for all debts in the state, meaning businesses would be required to accept them for transactions. This would directly affect merchants, consumers, and financial institutions by expanding the forms of payment they must accept. The bill's key provision would amend state law to specify that gold and silver coins hold the same status as paper currency for settling obligations. As of the latest action (November 2025), the bill was referred to committee for further study with no floor vote taken, so it remains a proposed measure without current legal effect.

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 207 would remove existing legal restrictions on possessing or selling blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles for all adults, while maintaining the prohibition for minors. This bill directly affects individuals who currently face criminal penalties for owning these items, as well as businesses that might sell them. The key provision repeals current prohibitions, allowing unrestricted possession and sale by adults. The bill does not change the existing legal restrictions that continue to apply to minors.

Maddy summaryHB 639 establishes New Hampshire's first comprehensive legal framework for blockchain technology and digital assets, creating a new "Blockchain Basic Laws" chapter (Chapter 359-V) in state law. It defines key terms like "blockchain," "digital asset," and "digital asset mining business" (a business using over 1 megawatt of energy for blockchain operations) while prohibiting electricity rate discrimination against such businesses. The law aims to attract blockchain innovators by positioning New Hampshire as a business-friendly jurisdiction with clear regulations, protecting investors and consumers through defined legal standards. It directly affects blockchain companies, digital asset miners, and consumers using blockchain-based services within the state.

Maddy summaryHB 705 requires health plans (including insurers and pharmacy benefit managers) to publish specific cost data in machine-readable files on their public websites. It mandates disclosure of in-network provider rates, out-of-network allowed amounts, billed charges for services, and historical net prices for prescription drugs. The bill defines key terms like "historical net price" (the actual price paid by health plans after rebates) and "machine-readable file" (digital data easily processed by computers). This transparency measure directly affects consumers seeking cost information and providers needing to understand billing structures. Health plans must update these files regularly to meet the new disclosure requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 701 allows terminally ill patients in New Hampshire to access experimental medical treatments that have not yet received full FDA approval. The bill directly affects patients with terminal illnesses who have exhausted all approved treatment options and seek unapproved drugs or devices through clinical trials or compassionate use programs. Key provisions remove state-level barriers to accessing these treatments by requiring healthcare providers to offer information about experimental options and limiting liability for providers who facilitate such access. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, after being signed by Governor Ayotte on August 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 672 legalizes off-grid electricity providers in New Hampshire, allowing companies to operate without connecting to the state's main power grid. It directly affects off-grid energy providers and their customers, removing previous legal barriers to their services. The key provision establishes a regulatory framework for these providers to legally offer power through independent systems like solar or wind. The law took effect on August 1, 2025, after being signed by Governor Ayotte.