Rep. Lisa Post

Maddy summaryHB 194, titled "relative to the crime of interference with custody," addresses legal provisions concerning custody disputes. The bill's current status shows it was reported favorably by the committee (9-7 vote) with an amendment but remains pending in committee as of November 2025. The provided context does not include specific details about the bill's provisions, such as how it defines or modifies the crime of interference with custody, who it directly affects, or its concrete policy changes. Without additional descriptive information on the bill's text or mechanisms, a detailed summary of its content cannot be provided. The bill appears procedural in nature, focusing on criminal law related to custody, but lacks sufficient detail for a factual policy description.

Maddy summaryHB 486, titled "relative to grandparents' visitation rights," aims to address legal access for grandparents to visit grandchildren. The bill's specific provisions and affected parties (e.g., grandparents, parents, courts) are not described in the provided context. Current legislative status shows it was introduced in March 2025, referred to the Children and Family Law Committee, and most recently referred to an Interim Study (scheduled for January 2026). No details on policy changes, mechanisms, or voting records are included in the context. Therefore, a substantive summary of the bill's content cannot be provided based on the available information.

Maddy summaryHB 652 proposes to reorganize family court structure by abolishing the current "family division" and establishing a new "Office of Family Mediation." The bill would transfer jurisdiction over family-related cases (like custody and divorce) from the family division to this new mediation office and other designated courts. This change would directly affect family court proceedings, judges, and individuals involved in family law matters by altering how cases are processed and resolved. The bill is currently stalled in committee with a "Inexpedient to Legislate" recommendation.

Maddy summaryHB 10, titled "establishing a parental bill of rights," became law on June 10, 2025, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. The bill establishes specific rights for parents regarding their children's education and school-related decisions. However, the provided context does not detail the specific provisions or mechanisms of the bill, such as which rights are included or how they are implemented. This summary reflects the bill's title, legislative status, and effective date based solely on the available actions.

Maddy summaryHB 319 would have required local school districts to provide transportation for kindergarten students. This bill directly affects public school districts and kindergarten pupils in the state, mandating that districts arrange transportation as a standard service. The bill's key provision was a clear requirement for school districts to cover this transportation need, replacing previous arrangements. The bill passed both legislative chambers in May 2025 but was vetoed by Governor Ayotte on June 3, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.