Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies in New Hampshire to cover specific diabetes supplies and services for both individual and group health plans. It mandates that insurers provide coverage for glucose monitoring devices, such as continuous and traditional blood glucose monitors, along with necessary supplies like sensors and test strips, without requiring prior authorization or an endocrinology referral. The legislation also sets a maximum $30 copayment for insulin prescriptions and limits the out-of-pocket cost for diabetes equipment to $30 per 30-day supply, ensuring these items are not subject to deductibles. While the bill includes requirements for patients to attend follow-up care with their doctors every six months for the first 18 months and annually thereafter, it guarantees coverage for new FDA-approved devices without imposing restrictions based on insulin usage or testing frequency.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires local law enforcement agencies to report hate-based crimes to the state Department of Justice, which will then publish detailed statistics on its website and submit an annual analysis to state leaders. The reports must include specific data points such as the location, date, number of victims and suspects, suspect race, crime category, and the specific bias motivation, while explicitly excluding the names of victims or perpetrators. Additionally, local police departments are mandated to post this same information on their own websites on a monthly basis. The law defines "hate-based crime" using the existing state definition and takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire bill requires employers of licensed physicians, advance practice nurses, and physician assistants to provide mandatory training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect to those staff members who care for people under 18. The training must consist of at least two hours of accredited instruction, which can be completed online or in person, and must be finished within 90 days of employment. Additionally, the training must be renewed every two years to ensure healthcare providers stay updated on their reporting obligations. The law aims to improve the identification of abused or neglected children by healthcare professionals and takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1170 requires the Department of Environmental Services to conduct public benefit and community impact assessments before approving permits or projects under specific state titles. The bill mandates that the department actively engage with local and neighboring communities to gather input and identify both positive outcomes and potential negative effects of proposed developments. To measure success, the commissioner must establish specific indicators that can be tracked through surveys, interviews, and other tools, ensuring that human safety and environmental concerns are properly weighed. If passed, the department would need to adopt new rules to implement these assessment requirements within 60 days of the law taking effect.
Maddy summaryHB 1084 proposes to update the qualifications required for the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Department of Education. Under this bill, these leaders would need to hold an advanced degree, possess current certification as a teacher or school administrator, and have at least five years of combined experience in public school teaching or administration. The legislation also establishes a four-year term for these positions, allowing for reappointment, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.
Maddy summaryHB 1278 expands the list of qualifying medical conditions for therapeutic cannabis in New Hampshire to include any debilitating or terminal condition where a doctor believes the benefits likely outweigh the risks for adults aged 21 and older. Under this new provision, a certifying provider must document the patient's specific condition and state their clinical opinion on the risk-benefit balance to approve the patient for treatment. The bill also removes previous restrictions that limited how many times a qualifying patient could visit the state to obtain their medication. Additionally, it includes a contingency clause to renumber the new section if another related bill passes in the future, and the law takes effect 60 days after being signed.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates state laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on hairstyles associated with a person's ethnicity, such as braids, locs, and cornrows. It allows individuals who face such discrimination in employment to file a private lawsuit directly in court, bypassing the state human rights commission. The law applies to most employers but excludes the Department of Corrections, and it also clarifies that public schools cannot exclude students or deny them benefits based on these hairstyles.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legislative committee to study how restorative justice models could be used as an alternative accountability system for juveniles under eighteen who commit misdemeanor offenses or hate crimes. The committee, composed of four state legislators, will gather evidence-based best practices and collaborate with state agencies and advocates to develop specific recommendations for new laws. By November 1, 2024, the group must submit a report detailing its findings and proposed legislation to state officials and the governor. The bill does not change current laws or create new programs immediately but instead sets up a process to evaluate and potentially implement restorative justice practices in the future.
Maddy summaryHB 1231 allows qualifying patients and their designated caregivers to grow cannabis at home for medical purposes, provided the plants are kept in a locked, enclosed area that is not visible to the public. The bill sets specific limits on cultivation, permitting patients to possess up to three mature plants, three immature plants, and 12 seedlings, while allowing caregivers to assist with up to five patients or cultivate for one patient if they live far from treatment centers. To participate, individuals must register with the state, obtain an identification card, and report their cultivation location, which must be situated at their residence and approved by property owners. The legislation also clarifies that caregivers can receive up to $500 annually for expenses related to assisting patients and grants legal protections against arrest for those following the rules while transporting or testing cannabis.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the penalties for individuals who illegally sell cannabis to people who are not authorized medical patients or caregivers. It specifically removes a previous criminal penalty for such sales and instead mandates the revocation of the seller's registry identification card. The law applies to both qualifying patients and designated caregivers who violate these rules. These changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025.